₹1,000 hike in Onam festival allowance of lottery agents, sellers
The Kerala government has increased the Onam festival allowance for lottery agents and sellers by ₹1,000. This initiative will provide financial support to over 36,000 beneficiaries, including pensioners, at a total cost of ₹26.47 crore.
Why it matters
This reflects state-level welfare policy aimed at supporting informal workers during major cultural festivals.
The Kerala government has announced a ₹1,000 increase in the festival allowance for lottery agents and sellers for Onam. The government has sanctioned ₹8,500 as festival allowance for members of the welfare fund board for lottery agents and sellers and ₹3,750 for pensioners. The government has sanctioned ₹26.47 crore towards this expense. The decision will benefit 26,980 members of the welfare fund board and 9,345 pensioners.
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