Expatriate pension increased

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Pravasi Welfare Board increased expatriate pension. The minimum pension for category 1A has been increased to Rs 3,500 and for category 1B / 2A to Rs 3,000. Pravasi will get a pension of up to Rs 7,000 in proportion to the number of years he has contributed. From April 1, the monthly dividend will be Rs 350 for category 1A and Rs 200 for category 1B / 2A.