What do you get under CM-CARE?
₹750 a month by direct bank transfer to senior citizens, single mothers and persons with disabilities covered by the scheme.
The monthly amount is from official releases; the detailed eligibility rules are not online.
CM-CARE: latest updates
- Budget 2026-27: CM-CARE now covers 1,23,000 people; ₹102 crore set aside for 2026-27. official source
- CM-CARE cheques handed to beneficiaries at Dolwaregre, East Garo Hills. official source
Who is eligible for CM-CARE?
- Infirm senior citizens, single mothers and persons with disabilities in Meghalaya, as selected by the Social Welfare Department.
- CM-CARE replaced the earlier Chief Minister’s Social Assistance Scheme for the Infirm, Single Mothers and PWDs in 2022.
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- The official pages do not print the age limit, income limit or selection rules. Ask the District Social Welfare Officer before applying.
Documents needed for CM-CARE
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How to apply for CM-CARE
- Contact the District Social Welfare Officer in your district (offices in Shillong, Tura, Jowai, Nongstoin, Nongpoh, Williamnagar, Baghmara, Khliehriat, Mawkyrwat, Ampati and Resubelpara) to ask how to be enrolled.
- Carry identity proof and bank details, and the disability certificate if you apply as a person with disability.
How to check CM-CARE status
- Ask the District Social Welfare Office whether your name is on the CM-CARE list and when the DBT is paid.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for CM-CARE?
Infirm senior citizens, single mothers and persons with disabilities in Meghalaya, as selected by the Social Welfare Department. CM-CARE replaced the earlier Chief Minister’s Social Assistance Scheme for the Infirm, Single Mothers and PWDs in 2022.
How much do I get under CM-CARE?
₹750 a month by direct bank transfer to senior citizens, single mothers and persons with disabilities covered by the scheme. The monthly amount is from official releases; the detailed eligibility rules are not online.
What documents do I need for CM-CARE?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Voter ID card (EPIC); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo; Disability certificate or UDID card.
How do I apply for CM-CARE?
Contact the District Social Welfare Officer in your district (offices in Shillong, Tura, Jowai, Nongstoin, Nongpoh, Williamnagar, Baghmara, Khliehriat, Mawkyrwat, Ampati and Resubelpara) to ask how to be enrolled. Carry identity proof and bank details, and the disability certificate if you apply as a person with disability. Official site: https://megsocialwelfare.gov.in/
How do I check CM-CARE status?
Ask the District Social Welfare Office whether your name is on the CM-CARE list and when the DBT is paid.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for CM-CARE?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How much is the CM-CARE pension in Meghalaya?
₹750 a month, paid by direct bank transfer.
Who gets CM-CARE?
Infirm senior citizens, single mothers and persons with disabilities covered by the Social Welfare Department.
Is CM-CARE the same as CM Care+?
No. CM-CARE is a monthly pension from the Social Welfare Department. CM Care+ is health help for costly treatment beyond MHIS.
Official sources
- Social Welfare Department, Meghalaya: press release, 27 May 2025 (₹750 a month under CM-CARE)
- CMO Meghalaya, 5 December 2022: CM-CARE launched, ₹500 raised to ₹750 from 1 October 2022
- Social Welfare Department notification SW(S) 8/2012/176 (9 November 2022): CM-CARE district committees
- Meghalaya Budget Speech 2026-27 (para 4.10.1)
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.