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Kerala Karshaka Welfare Fund

Kerala's Karshaka Fund provides Rs 1,600/month pension, accident relief, marriage assistance, and medical aid to registered farmers and agricultural labourers.

Kerala Government Agriculture Department

What you get

Pension: Rs 1,600/month for farmers above 60 years. Death benefit: Rs 25,000. Accidental death: Rs 1 lakh. Disability: Rs 50,000. Marriage of daughter: Rs 10,000. Medical relief: up to Rs 15,000/year. Education scholarship for children.

Who can apply

Agricultural labourers and small farmers engaged in crop cultivation in Kerala for at least 3 years.

For: Agricultural labourers and small farmers aged 18–60

Income limit: Below Rs 1.5 lakh annually

  • Annual contribution: Rs 100
  • Must be engaged in actual farming

Documents required

General

  • Aadhaar card
  • Ration card
  • Bank passbook
  • Age proof
  • Panchayat certificate of farming activity
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Scheme code: KL/KWF/2019