Thiruvananthapuram: In a sweeping set of welfare measures unveiled ahead of the upcoming local body elections, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced a significant hike in the state’s welfare pension and introduced a new monthly financial aid scheme for women. The welfare pension has been raised from ₹1,600 to ₹2,000 per month, offering much-needed relief Read More…
The Kerala government has announced that distribution of welfare and social security pensions for October will begin on the 27th. A total of over 62 lakh beneficiaries will receive ₹1,600 each, with the state’s Finance Department sanctioning ₹812 crore for the payout. Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal said that pension amounts will be directly credited Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a move aimed at providing relief to thousands of beneficiaries, the Kerala government is preparing to raise the state welfare pension from ₹1,600 to ₹1,800 per month, according to official sources. The Finance Department is currently reviewing the proposal, and a final decision is expected before the upcoming local body elections. The Left Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Starting today, the Kerala government will distribute September’s social security and welfare pensions, benefiting nearly 62 lakh people across the state. Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal said the government has sanctioned ₹841 crore for the payouts, with each beneficiary receiving ₹1,600. Of the total, 26.62 lakh beneficiaries will have the amount credited directly to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to begin the distribution of Welfare Pension and social security funds for September from Thursday, September 25. Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal announced that a total of ₹841 crore has been allocated, benefitting around 62 lakh people, each receiving ₹1,600. Of the total beneficiaries, 26.62 lakh will receive the pension directly Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government will begin disbursing welfare pensions for July from this Friday, announced Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal. A total of ₹831 crore has been earmarked to provide ₹1,600 each to around 62 lakh beneficiaries across the state. More than 26 lakh recipients will receive the pension directly in their bank accounts, while the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major relief for lakhs of citizens, the Kerala government will begin distributing welfare pensions from Saturday, May 24, with each beneficiary set to receive ₹3,200, covering the May pension and one month’s arrears. The distribution will be completed by June 5, as per official directives. The move follows the government’s successful securing Read More…
In the wake of allegations surrounding welfare pension fraud, the Finance Department has expressed hesitancy to initiate a centralized investigation into the matter. The controversy has raised concerns over the distribution and disbursal process of welfare pensions, with claims of irregularities and potential misuse of funds. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to hold a Read More…