What do you get under Kerala Kshema Pension?
₹2,000 a month for old people, widows, persons with disabilities, unmarried women above 50 and agricultural workers, paid through the local body.
The amount is ₹2,000 a month (official rate table, checked 1 November 2026). The UDF promised ₹3,000 during the 2026 election, but no order raising it has been issued. It was reported in August 2026 that doorstep delivery through cooperative societies will end and pensions will go only to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts, except for bedridden people.
Kerala Kshema Pension: latest updates
- October pension of ₹2,000 reported to be paid from 26 October; the state released about ₹1,081 crore for social security and welfare board pensions. news report
- Reported: the UDF government decided to end doorstep pension delivery and pay through Aadhaar-linked bank accounts (DBT), except for bedridden people. news report
- Pension raised from ₹1,600 to ₹2,000 a month from November 2025. official source
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Who is eligible for Kerala Kshema Pension?
- Five pensions run under one system: old age (60 and above), widow, disability (40% or more), unmarried women aged 50 and above, and agricultural labourers.
- You must live in Kerala and apply to your own grama panchayat, municipality or corporation.
- A family income ceiling and other exclusions (such as income-tax payers and service pensioners) apply; the local body checks them before sanction.
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- Unmarried women aged 50 to 59 also qualify for the unmarried women pension; the finder cannot check marital status.
- You cannot draw two social security pensions at the same time.
- Widow and unmarried women pensioners below 60 must file a yearly certificate that they have not married or remarried.
Documents needed for Kerala Kshema Pension
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How to apply for Kerala Kshema Pension
- Get the application form for the pension you need from the panchayat, municipality or corporation office, or from welfarepension.lsgkerala.gov.in (Application Forms).
- Submit it with your documents to the Secretary of the local body where you live. The local body must decide within 45 days.
- If it is rejected, you can appeal to the District Collector within 30 days of the rejection notice.
How to check Kerala Kshema Pension status
- Open welfarepension.lsgkerala.gov.in and use the pensioner search (DBT Pensioners Search or Pensioner ID search) with your pension ID or Aadhaar details.
- Payment: check your bank passbook or SMS. The pension is moving to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Kerala Kshema Pension?
Five pensions run under one system: old age (60 and above), widow, disability (40% or more), unmarried women aged 50 and above, and agricultural labourers. You must live in Kerala and apply to your own grama panchayat, municipality or corporation. A family income ceiling and other exclusions (such as income-tax payers and service pensioners) apply; the local body checks them before sanction.
How much do I get under Kerala Kshema Pension?
₹2,000 a month for old people, widows, persons with disabilities, unmarried women above 50 and agricultural workers, paid through the local body. The amount is ₹2,000 a month (official rate table, checked 1 November 2026). The UDF promised ₹3,000 during the 2026 election, but no order raising it has been issued. It was reported in August 2026 that doorstep delivery through cooperative societies will end and pensions will go only to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts, except for bedridden people.
What documents do I need for Kerala Kshema Pension?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Income certificate; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Ration card; Disability certificate or UDID card; Death certificate of the earning member; Self-declaration in the prescribed form.
How do I apply for Kerala Kshema Pension?
Get the application form for the pension you need from the panchayat, municipality or corporation office, or from welfarepension.lsgkerala.gov.in (Application Forms). Submit it with your documents to the Secretary of the local body where you live. The local body must decide within 45 days. If it is rejected, you can appeal to the District Collector within 30 days of the rejection notice. Official site: https://welfarepension.lsgkerala.gov.in/
How do I check Kerala Kshema Pension status?
Open welfarepension.lsgkerala.gov.in and use the pensioner search (DBT Pensioners Search or Pensioner ID search) with your pension ID or Aadhaar details. Payment: check your bank passbook or SMS. The pension is moving to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Kerala Kshema Pension?
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.
How much is the Kerala welfare pension now?
₹2,000 a month for all five social security pensions, as shown on the official Sevana Pension rate table on 1 November 2026. It was raised from ₹1,600 in November 2025. The ₹3,000 promised in the 2026 election has not been ordered yet.
How do I check my Kerala welfare pension status?
Open welfarepension.lsgkerala.gov.in and use the pensioner search with your pension ID or Aadhaar details. For payments, check your bank passbook or SMS.
Where do I apply for the welfare pension in Kerala?
At your grama panchayat, municipality or corporation office. The Secretary must decide within 45 days, and you can appeal a rejection to the District Collector within 30 days.
Official sources
- Sevana Pension portal: pension rates table (₹2,000 for all five pensions), Govt of Kerala
- Kerala Budget Speech 2026-27 (29 January 2026), paras 13 and 14: pension raised from ₹1,600 to ₹2,000 from November 2025
- Finance Department, Govt of Kerala: G.O.(Rt) No.8132/2026/Fin sanctioning the October 2026 social security pension
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