Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang

Description
"Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang" is a Social Welfare Scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur. The scheme provides Free Travel & Concession to the Persons with Disabilities. All the Person with Disability who are a domicile of the State of Manipur & possess a Disability Certificate issued by competent authority are eligible to apply to this scheme. The Directorate of Social Welfare will issue a Pass Book to all the eligible beneficiaries for availing the benefits under the scheme.

Benefits
• All persons with Intellectual Disabilities shall be eligible for Free Travel with one escort under this scheme.
• In cases of Mental Illness, Locomotor disabilities, Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Haemophilia, Thalassemia, Sickle cell disease, they can enjoy 50% travel concession in the Manipur State Transport Services.
• The Directorate of Social Welfare will issue a Passbook to all the eligible beneficiaries for availing the benefits under the scheme.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a Person with Disability.
2. The applicant should be a domicile of the State of Manipur.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The application form can be downloaded from the Department’s website www.socialwelfare.nic.in or collected from the District Social Welfare Offices, Office of CDPOs.
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Step 1: The application form can be downloaded from the Department’s website www.socialwelfare.nic.in or collected from the District Social Welfare Offices, Office of CDPOs.

Step 2: Step 2: Fill in the mandatory fields of the Application Form, attach the supporting (self-attested) documents and the passport sized photograph.
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Step 2: Fill in the mandatory fields of the Application Form, attach the supporting (self-attested) documents and the passport sized photograph.

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the form in the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer concerned.
Offline — https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fsocialwelfare.mn.gov.in%2Fmedia%2Ffiler_public%2F7f%2Faa%2F7faaad2d-6483-46c6-a982-026406c4578e%2Ffree_travel_consession_for_disabled.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
Step 3: Submit the form in the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer concerned.

Required Documents
• Disability Certificate (issued by the Competent Authority).
• Two Passport Sized Photographs.
• Identity Proof (Aadhaar Number / Aadhaar Enrollment Number / Voter ID).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Is The Meaning Of "Shotharabasingi Tengbang"?
A: The meaning of "Shotharabasingi Tengbang" is "Free Travel & Concession for Persons with Disabilities".

Q: Which Department Manages The "Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang" Scheme?
A: The "Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang" scheme is managed by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur.

Q: What Benefits Are Provided Under This Scheme?
A: The scheme provides Free Travel & Concession to the Persons with Disabilities.

Q: Can A Person From Mizoram Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, only the citizens who are a domicile of the State of Manipur are eligible to apply to this scheme.

Q: By Whom Should The Disability Certificate Be Issued?
A: The Disability Certificate should be issued by competent authority.

Q: Who Issues The Pass Book To All The Eligible Beneficiaries?
A: The Directorate of Social Welfare will issue a Pass Book to all the eligible beneficiaries for availing the benefits under the scheme.

Q: What Percentage Of Travel Concession Shall Be Applicable To A Person With Parkinson’s Disease?
A: In cases of Mental Illness, Locomotor disabilities, Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Haemophilia, Thalassemia, Sickle cell disease, they can enjoy 50% travel concession in the Manipur State Transport Services.

Q: Can The Travel Concession Be Availed On All Modes On Transport?
A: No, the beneficiary can can avail 50% travel concession only in the Manipur State Transport Services.

Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
A: The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link -
https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/7f/aa/7faaad2d-6483-46c6-a982-026406c4578e/free_travel_consession_for_disabled.docx

Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Application Form?
A: The Application Form can be found at this link -
https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/7f/aa/7faaad2d-6483-46c6-a982-026406c4578e/free_travel_consession_for_disabled.docx

Q: From Where Can I Get A Hard Copy Of The Format Of The Application Form?
A: The hard copy of the format of the application form can be collected from District Social Welfare Offices, Office of CDPOs.

Q: To Whom Should The Application Be Addressed/Submitted?
A: The application be addressed/submitted to the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer concerned.

Q: What Documents Are Required Mandatorily In Order To Apply To This Scheme?
A: The following documents are required mandatorily in order to apply to this scheme -
1. Disability Certificate (issued by the Competent Authority).
2. Two Passport Sized Photographs.
3. Identity Proof (Aadhaar Number / Aadhaar Enrollment Number / Voter ID).