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Rs 1,481.87 crore pension to be distributed to over 48 lakh poor forward of Onam: Kerala CM

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By PTI

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With a view to convey succour and Onam cheer to over 48 lakh poor folks, who’ve been hit the toughest as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, Rs 1,481.87 crore shall be distributed to them as pension in August, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan mentioned on Sunday.

Vijayan, in a Facebook submit, mentioned that withOnam simply not far away it was vital that poor folks have cash of their arms and due to this fact, the Social Welfare Pension for the months of July and August was being distributed collectively.

For this Rs 1,481.87 crore has been sanctioned, he mentioned within the Facebook submit.

He mentioned the distribution was anticipated to be accomplished by August 10 and all of the 48,52,098 beneficiaries will obtain Rs 3,200 this month both immediately into their accounts or at their houses by the cooperative banks.