Thiruvananthapuram: The distribution of welfare pensions has started in the state. Dues for December will be distributed from today. 900 crores will be allocated by the government for this purpose. Pension will reach 62 lakh people from today. 1600 per month welfare pension. Out of Rs 900 crore, Rs 770 crore will be provided as social welfare pension and Rs 130 crore through the Welfare Fund Board.
The pension amount will be disbursed to the poor people directly at their homes and through cooperative banks. December pension will be paid this month. It is also proposed to pay the dues for January and February in one lump sum in March. The government has already started the steps for this.
Poor people above 60 years of age whose annual family income is less than 1 lakh can get a government welfare pension. The government is trying to ensure that the distribution of welfare pensions does not stop despite the financial crisis.
