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Chief Ministers Special Rural Development Fund (CMSRDF)

The primary objective of the program is to generate wage employment and creation of socially and economically useful public assets by involving peoples participation at the grassroots level. The schemes undertaken in the program are varied in nature and are selected by the MLA and NGOs.

Authority

State

Region

Meghalaya

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- CMSRDF shall be through direct participation of the people and not through contractors. | - The involvement of the people is through the village Dorbars/Local committees/ Beneficiary Organizations, etc. | - The CMSRDF funds should be kept in savings Bank Accounts and the interest earned should be reported to the State Government periodically. | - The implementing organizations should prominently display the scheme details ' on site/on equipment. | - For Local Area Development.

Who can apply

Identified by Local MLAs; All implementing agencies' NGOs, etc., should open a Bank Account, jointly operated by two members and funds should be released to their accounts only.; If the fund due to be released is above Rs. 50.000 the Block Development Officer concerned should release the same in 2 installments.; The fund shall not be allowed to be utilized for land compensation or for payment of salaries and office expenses.; A utilization certificate in respect of the amount drawn and utilized should be furnished by the Partner organizations to the Block Development officers concerned for record.; If the organization/beneficiaries fail to submit the UC(Utilization Certificate) for first installment and do not claim the second installment after a gap of three years, the particular work or project allotted or executed by them should be deemed as closed and the fund be returned back to the Directorate.; Citizens and SHGs in particular may seek the help of their local MLA to avail this scheme.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Is Contractor allowed under CMSRDF?

No

What is the mode of payment in the scheme?

All implementing agencies' NGOs, etc., should open a Bank Account, jointly operated by two members and funds should be released to their accounts only

Is the fund allowed to be utilized for land compensation or for payment of salaries and office expenses?

No

Any proposal without the plans and estimates or quotation of scheme are accepted?

No

What is the process to apply for the scheme?

The schemes identified and proposed by the village communities, MLAs and/or partner organizations should be submitted along with detailed plans and estimates to the Chief Minister's Secretariat scheme