Distribution of social security, welfare fund pensions for June to begin on June 24
The Kerala Finance Department has sanctioned over ₹1,000 crore for the distribution of social security and welfare pensions for June. Payments are scheduled to be completed by July 3.
Why it matters
Timely pension disbursement is a critical social safety net for millions of beneficiaries in Kerala, impacting local economic stability.
The Finance department has sanctioned ₹1,081.32 crore for the payment of social security pensions and welfare fund board pensions for the month of June. The department has sanctioned ₹952.73 crore for the payment of social security pensions to 51.7 lakh pensioners and ₹128.59 crore for the payment of welfare fund board pensions to 6.50 lakh pensioners. In the case of 8.46 lakh beneficiaries under three social security pensions eligible for Central aid, the government has sanctioned ₹24.76 crore towards the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) share. The distribution of pensions will begin on Wednesday and has to be completed by July 3, a Finance Department order said.
The article provides factual information regarding government budget allocation and disbursement timelines.
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