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STATE NODAL MINISTRY

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala

Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Kerala.

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About Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala

Official state nodal department overseeing Rural Development & Livelihoods schemes and citizen benefits in Kerala.

8Total Schemes
8Currently Active

Eligo indexes and independently verifies 8 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.

Citizen Redressal, Grievances & RTI Guidelines

Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.

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Central Public Grievance Portal (CPGRAMS)

Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.

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Right to Information (RTI Act 2005)

Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.

Statutory RTI Escalation Hierarchy:If your RTI request is rejected or unanswered after 30 days, submit a First Appeal to the designated First Appellate Authority within 30 days. For further grievance, a Second Appeal may be lodged before the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions: Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala

Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.

What schemes does Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala administer?▾

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala administers 8 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Kerala Ayyankali Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme (AUEGS), Kerala Grama Panchayat Pond Rejuvenation and Rainwater Harvesting Scheme, Kerala Jalanidhi Community Managed Rural Sanitation Grant, and 5 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.

How do I contact Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala for a grievance?▾

Citizens may register grievances against Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://kerala.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.

What is Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala's annual budget allocation?▾

The annual budget allocation for Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.

How do I file an RTI application to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala?▾

RTI applications to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.

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Administered Programs (8)

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Kerala Ayyankali Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme (AUEGS)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala

Guarantees 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to urban households willing to do unskilled manual work available across districts in Kerala.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2023

Kerala Grama Panchayat Pond Rejuvenation and Rainwater Harvesting Scheme

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala

Desilts traditional village ponds, re-builds stone retaining walls, and installs rainwater harvesting recharge structures to replenish rural groundwater.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2023

Kerala Jalanidhi Community Managed Rural Sanitation Grant

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala

Provides capital subsidies to construct decentralized leach-pit soakaways, community bio-digester septic tanks, and gray-water drainage.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2023

Kerala Jalanidhi Rural Water Supply Community Empowerment Scheme

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala

Community-owned and managed piped drinking water supply scheme ensuring household tap connections and rainwater harvesting.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2023

Kerala PMAY-G and LIFE Mission Rural Housing Convergence Scheme

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala

Top-up housing convergence providing an additional state grant of Rs 2.80 lakh over and above the central PMAY-G grant of Rs 1.20 lakh.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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Kerala Rural Cluster Solid Waste Processing Infrastructure Scheme

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala

Financial assistance to set up Resource Recovery Facilities (RRF) and aerobic composting units catering to contiguous village panchayats.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2023

Kerala Rural Road Connectivity Grant Scheme (KRRGS)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala

Surfacing, tarring, and culvert construction on village panchayat roads connecting interior habitations to markets and bus routes.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2023

Kudumbashree Micro-Enterprise Development (MEDP) Scheme

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala

Promotes micro-enterprises run by women SHG groups in food processing, catering, garment manufacturing, and retail trade.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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