Kerala Social Security Pension
₹2,000 a month for elderly people, widows, persons with disabilities and other needy groups in Kerala.
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Scheme Overview
Kerala's social security pensions give a monthly pension to people who have little or no other support. There are five main pensions: old age, agricultural labour, disability, widow, and pension for unmarried women above 50. The rate was raised from ₹1,600 to ₹2,000 a month from 1 November 2025. Pensions are sanctioned by the local panchayat or municipality and paid every month into the bank account or at home through cooperative banks. In September 2026 pensions were sanctioned for about 52 lakh people.
Target Beneficiaries
Elderly people, widows, persons with disabilities, agricultural labourers and unmarried women above 50 in Kerala
Assistance / Benefit Type
Monthly Pension
Key Benefits & Financial Assistance
- ₹2,000 a month (₹24,000 a year) from 1 November 2025.
- Paid monthly by bank transfer or delivered at home through cooperative banks for those who cannot travel.
- Old age pension includes the central IGNOAPS share for eligible people.
- Pension status can be checked online using Aadhaar on the welfare pension portal.
Eligibility Criteria
Ensure you satisfy all the following government conditions before applying:
- 1Permanent resident of Kerala.
- 2Old age pension: aged 60 or above. Agricultural labour pension: 60 or above with at least 10 years of farm work. Unmarried women pension: aged 50 or above and unmarried.
- 3Widow pension for widows and divorced or deserted women; disability pension for those with at least 40% disability.
- 4Annual family income of up to ₹1 lakh, and not receiving another social security pension or a government service pension.
- 5Families owning large houses, cars or land above the limits are excluded.
Documents Required Checklist
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How to Apply (Official Process)
Apply at Your Panchayat or Municipality
Submit the application form for the pension you need at your Grama Panchayat, Municipality or Corporation office, or through an Akshaya centre.
Attach Supporting Documents
Attach the income certificate, Aadhaar, age or disability proof and bank details.
Field Verification
An official verifies the details; the local body council approves the pension.
Complete e-Mustering Every Year
Pensioners must complete biometric e-mustering at an Akshaya centre when asked, to keep the pension running.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kerala Welfare Pension
How much is the Kerala welfare pension now?
₹2,000 a month for all five social security pensions, raised from ₹1,600 with effect from 1 November 2025.
My pension stopped. What should I do?
The most common reason is missed e-mustering or an income re-check. Visit an Akshaya centre to complete e-mustering, then confirm with your panchayat.
Can I get two pensions together?
No. A person can receive only one social security pension.
Scheme Factsheet
State Government Scheme
Kerala
Senior Citizens & Pension
₹24,000
Pensions are paid every month. Beneficiaries sanctioned before 31 December 2025 were asked to complete e-mustering at Akshaya centres by 30 September 2026; if you missed it, ask your local body whether the date was extended.
Verified Government Sources
Your Grama Panchayat / Municipality office
Never pay money to agents promising guaranteed approval for Kerala Welfare Pension. Government welfare registrations are strictly handled through official channels.
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