The Kerala Government on Tuesday sanctioned ₹128.59 crore as financial assistance for the disbursement of Welfare Fund Board pensions for June 2026, benefiting more than 6.5 lakh pensioners across the state.
The decision follows a request from the Information Kerala Mission, which informed the government that ₹128.59 crore was required to distribute pensions to 6,50,952 beneficiaries covered under various Welfare Fund Boards that receive government support for pension payments.
Acting on the proposal, the government issued an order approving the allocation and authorised Kerala Social Security Pension Ltd to transfer the sanctioned amount directly to the respective Special Treasury Savings Bank (STSB) accounts or designated bank accounts of the Welfare Fund Boards for pension distribution.
As per the order, Welfare Fund Boards have been instructed to submit separate proposals detailing the pension amount required through their respective administrative departments. The government also clarified that the sanctioned amount is intended solely for the payment of one month’s old-age or retirement pension.
The allocation does not cover disability pensions, family pensions, pension arrears, or any other welfare benefits, the order stated.
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The government has also issued strict guidelines to ensure transparency and accountability in the disbursement process. Authorities have been directed to verify that no individual receives Welfare Fund Board pensions from more than one board, preventing duplication of benefits.
In addition, the order warns of action against agencies that fail to remit undistributed pension amounts from previous allocations within the prescribed timeframe.
The government has set a clear schedule for pension distribution. Disbursal of the June pension will begin on June 24 and must be completed by July 3. Any amount remaining undistributed after the completion of the process must be remitted to the designated account of the Kerala State Cooperative Bank on or before July 15.
Officials have been cautioned that delays in adhering to the prescribed timeline will be viewed seriously and may invite appropriate action.
Chief Executive Officers of the respective Welfare Fund Boards have been entrusted with ensuring strict compliance with the government’s instructions and the timely distribution of pension benefits to eligible beneficiaries.
The latest allocation is expected to provide financial relief to lakhs of pensioners who depend on Welfare Fund Board pensions as a vital source of monthly income.
