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Keralam Reviews Sthree Suraksha Pension Scheme After Complaints
- •Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced that the government is comprehensively examining the continuation of the Sthree Suraksha Pension Scheme introduced before the 2026 Assembly elections.
- •The review follows widespread complaints regarding the selection of beneficiaries for the scheme, which provides Rs 1,000 monthly to eligible economically weaker women.
- •Satheesan refuted claims that the government had been delaying the review for six months and stated that a final decision will be made public once completed.
- •The government highlighted other initiatives for women, including free travel on KSRTC buses and increased honorariums for ASHAs and Anganwadi workers.
- •Officials confirmed that no welfare schemes have been discontinued and that previous arrears from the LDF administration have been cleared.
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The Kerala government is comprehensively examining whether to continue the Sthree Suraksha Pension Scheme, which was introduced shortly before the 2026 Assembly elections, due to widespread complaints regarding beneficiary selection. A final decision will be made public once the review is completed.
The scheme provides a monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,000, credited directly to bank accounts, aimed at women from economically weaker households who do not receive benefits under any other state or central government assistance program.
The UDF government launched the Priyadarshini scheme to provide free travel for women on KSRTC ordinary service buses across the state and increased honorariums for ASHAs, Anganwadi workers, helpers, and mid-day meal cooks. Additionally, the government cleared unpaid welfare scheme arrears dating back to the previous administration during the Onam season.
