COVID-19 assistance to families: ₹9.96 crore sanctioned
The state government has sanctioned ₹9.96 crore to provide monthly financial aid to BPL families who lost their primary breadwinner to COVID-19. The funds will be distributed via bank transfer to eligible families identified by district collectors.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing government efforts to provide social safety nets for vulnerable populations affected by the long-term economic consequences of the pandemic.
The State government has sanctioned ₹9.96 crore to provide financial assistance to the families of those who died due to COVID-19. The scheme envisages providing ₹5,000 per month for three years, via bank transfer, to BPL families that lost their primary breadwinner to COVID-19. The funds were allocated from the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund based on reports submitted by the District Collectors of Kozhikode, Ernakulam, and Pathanamthitta.
Published - September 17, 2026 07:18 pm IST
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