What this scheme offers
Most welfare schemes narrow their eligibility to a specific income bracket, occupation, or life stage, which inevitably leaves some genuinely struggling households just outside the line. FOCUS+ takes a different approach: ₹5,000 in direct financial assistance to every household in Meghalaya, launched by CM Conrad Sangma on 28 July 2022 as an expansion of his earlier FOCUS initiative — reach here matters as much as the amount, since a universal design means no family has to prove they're poor enough or fit a narrow category to qualify.
Who is eligible
- Household resident in Meghalaya.
- Registered as per the scheme's household verification process (often linked to the Family Identity Card system).
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- Family Identity Card, where issued
- Residential proof (Meghalaya domicile)
- Bank account details
How to apply
- Check your household's registration status through your local Block Development Office or Village Employment Council.
- If not yet registered, provide Aadhaar and residential proof to be added to the household verification list.
- Once verified, the ₹5,000 is credited via DBT to the household's bank account.
- Contact your local administrative office if your household hasn't received the benefit despite meeting the residency criteria.