What do you get under CMST care-giver allowance?
A monthly care-giver allowance or maintenance grant, paid to the parent, guardian or care-taker of a person with a severe disability who needs constant care.
The amount is not printed on the official form. News reports since 2017 describe it as ₹1,500 a month for 80% or more disability; confirm at the District Social Welfare Office.
Who is eligible for CMST care-giver allowance?
- Domicile of Manipur with a disability certificate from the competent authority.
- All persons with intellectual disability, whatever the degree.
- For mental illness, locomotor disability, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, haemophilia, thalassemia and sickle cell disease: 80% or more permanent disability and under the constant supervision of a care-giver.
- Not getting a similar benefit or any pension from any source.
Also check:
- A person who gets this allowance cannot also get the CMST disability pension.
Documents needed for CMST care-giver allowance
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How to apply for CMST care-giver allowance
- Download the care-giver allowance form from socialwelfare.mn.gov.in (Downloads) or collect it at the District Social Welfare Office or CDPO office.
- The parent, guardian or care-taker fills it in and attaches the disability certificate, two passport photos, bank passbook copy and Aadhaar, enrolment number or Voter ID.
- Submit it to the District Social Welfare Officer and keep the acknowledgement card.
How to check CMST care-giver allowance status
- Selected names are put on the department website or the notice boards of the Directorate and District Social Welfare Offices.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for CMST care-giver allowance?
Domicile of Manipur with a disability certificate from the competent authority. All persons with intellectual disability, whatever the degree. For mental illness, locomotor disability, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, haemophilia, thalassemia and sickle cell disease: 80% or more permanent disability and under the constant supervision of a care-giver. Not getting a similar benefit or any pension from any source.
How much do I get under CMST care-giver allowance?
A monthly care-giver allowance or maintenance grant, paid to the parent, guardian or care-taker of a person with a severe disability who needs constant care. The amount is not printed on the official form. News reports since 2017 describe it as ₹1,500 a month for 80% or more disability; confirm at the District Social Welfare Office.
What documents do I need for CMST care-giver allowance?
Disability certificate or UDID card; Passport-size photo; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number).
How do I apply for CMST care-giver allowance?
Download the care-giver allowance form from socialwelfare.mn.gov.in (Downloads) or collect it at the District Social Welfare Office or CDPO office. The parent, guardian or care-taker fills it in and attaches the disability certificate, two passport photos, bank passbook copy and Aadhaar, enrolment number or Voter ID. Submit it to the District Social Welfare Officer and keep the acknowledgement card. Official site: https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/en/downloads/
How do I check CMST care-giver allowance status?
Selected names are put on the department website or the notice boards of the Directorate and District Social Welfare Offices.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for CMST care-giver allowance?
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.
Who gets the CMST care-giver allowance?
Families of persons with intellectual disability (any degree) or with 80% or more permanent disability of certain types who need constant supervision, living in Manipur.
Can I get both the CMST pension and the care-giver allowance?
No. Someone getting the care-giver allowance is not eligible for the CMST disability pension.
Official sources
- Department of Social Welfare, Manipur: CMST care-giver allowance form and general information
- Department of Social Welfare, Manipur: Downloads
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.