Kerala Government Initiates Social Security Pension Distribution

The Kerala government announced the distribution of a social security pension installment starting July 24. Each eligible beneficiary will receive Rs 1,600. The state Finance department has allocated Rs 900 crore for this purpose. Payments will be made via bank accounts or cooperative societies.

The Kerala government announced on Sunday that the distribution of an installment of the social security pension would begin on July 24. Each eligible beneficiary will receive Rs 1,600, said State Finance Minister K N Balagopal.

The Finance department has allocated Rs 900 crore for this initiative, according to a statement released by the minister. Beneficiaries with bank accounts will receive their pensions directly, while others will get the amount through cooperative societies.

As announced in this year's state budget, steps are being taken to ensure the monthly distribution of the pension. Since March, pensions have been distributed on a monthly basis without fail, Balagopal added. The Left government recently faced criticism from opposition parties over delays in pension arrears.

(With inputs from agencies.)