What do you get under PwD unemployment allowance?
An unemployment allowance for educated persons with disabilities who have been on the Special Employment Exchange register for more than two years without a job.
The monthly amount is not printed on the form; ask the District Social Welfare Office.
Who is eligible for PwD unemployment allowance?
- Aged 18 to 48, with any disability except intellectual disability (as listed in the RPwD Act, 2016).
- Passed matriculation (Class X) at least.
- Registered with the Special Employment Exchange for more than two years and not placed in any job.
- Manipuri by birth or settled in the state for at least ten years.
- Annual family income not above ₹1,80,000.
Also check:
- You must apply again every year.
Documents needed for PwD unemployment allowance
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How to apply for PwD unemployment allowance
- Download the unemployment allowance form from socialwelfare.mn.gov.in (Downloads) or collect it at the District Social Welfare Office.
- Attach the disability certificate, your last exam pass certificate, a copy of the Special Employment Exchange registration card and a job-seeking certificate, and an income certificate.
- Submit it to the District Social Welfare Officer.
How to check PwD unemployment allowance status
- Ask at the District Social Welfare Office.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for PwD unemployment allowance?
Aged 18 to 48, with any disability except intellectual disability (as listed in the RPwD Act, 2016). Passed matriculation (Class X) at least. Registered with the Special Employment Exchange for more than two years and not placed in any job. Manipuri by birth or settled in the state for at least ten years. Annual family income not above ₹1,80,000.
How much do I get under PwD unemployment allowance?
An unemployment allowance for educated persons with disabilities who have been on the Special Employment Exchange register for more than two years without a job. The monthly amount is not printed on the form; ask the District Social Welfare Office.
What documents do I need for PwD unemployment allowance?
Disability certificate or UDID card; Education certificates (marksheets); Income certificate; Self-declaration in the prescribed form.
How do I apply for PwD unemployment allowance?
Download the unemployment allowance form from socialwelfare.mn.gov.in (Downloads) or collect it at the District Social Welfare Office. Attach the disability certificate, your last exam pass certificate, a copy of the Special Employment Exchange registration card and a job-seeking certificate, and an income certificate. Submit it to the District Social Welfare Officer. Official site: https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/en/downloads/
How do I check PwD unemployment allowance status?
Ask at the District Social Welfare Office.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for PwD unemployment 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 unemployment allowance for disabled persons in Manipur?
Persons with a disability (other than intellectual disability) aged 18 to 48, at least matriculate, registered with the Special Employment Exchange for over two years, with family income up to ₹1,80,000 a year.
Do I need to apply every year?
Yes. The department asks educated persons with disabilities to apply for the allowance every year.
Official sources
- Department of Social Welfare, Manipur: unemployment allowance for persons with disability, form and eligibility
- 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.