What do you get under Aswasakiranam?
A monthly allowance for a full-time caregiver who looks after a bedridden patient or a person with severe disability at home.
KSSM does not print the current monthly amount on its site. The June 2026 budget lists Aswasakiranam among schemes to be revived, so payments may have been delayed.
Who is eligible for Aswasakiranam?
- Full-time caregivers of bedridden patients or persons with severe mental or physical disability at home.
- Existing beneficiaries must submit a life certificate when KSSM asks.
Also check:
- Income and other conditions are checked by the ICDS office; ask there for the current rate and rules.
Documents needed for Aswasakiranam
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for Aswasakiranam
- Submit the form from KSSM (Application Forms) through the ICDS office (Anganwadi supervisor) of your area.
Common questions
Who is eligible for Aswasakiranam?
Full-time caregivers of bedridden patients or persons with severe mental or physical disability at home. Existing beneficiaries must submit a life certificate when KSSM asks.
How much do I get under Aswasakiranam?
A monthly allowance for a full-time caregiver who looks after a bedridden patient or a person with severe disability at home. KSSM does not print the current monthly amount on its site. The June 2026 budget lists Aswasakiranam among schemes to be revived, so payments may have been delayed.
What documents do I need for Aswasakiranam?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Ration card; Disability certificate or UDID card; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Income certificate.
How do I apply for Aswasakiranam?
Submit the form from KSSM (Application Forms) through the ICDS office (Anganwadi supervisor) of your area. Official site: https://socialsecuritymission.gov.in/application-forms/
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Aswasakiranam?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Official sources
- Kerala Social Security Mission: senior citizen schemes (Aswasakiranam)
- Kerala Revised Budget Speech 2026-27, para 206: Ashwasakiranam to be revived
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.