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Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Kerala.
Official state nodal department overseeing Science, Technology & Digital Innovation schemes and citizen benefits in Kerala.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 5 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.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
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.
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.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala administers 5 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including K-DISC Young Innovation Programme (YIP), Kerala Digital Media and Animation Hub Grant Scheme, Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) Free Internet for BPL Households, and 2 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
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.
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.
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.
Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala or any government entity. All application submissions, document verifications, and benefit disbursements occur strictly on official government portals ending in .gov.in or .nic.in. Never pay registration or application processing fees to unauthorized agents or third-party websites.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala
Premier innovation challenge mentoring youth to discover problems, build technological solutions, and commercialize intellectual property.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala
Promotes Kerala as a global hub for AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics) with seed grants and render farm access.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala
Delivers 100% free high-speed optical fiber broadband internet connections to 20 lakh BPL families declaring internet as a basic human right.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala
Reimbursement grant up to ₹2 Lakh for Indian patents and up to ₹10 Lakh for international patent filings for tech startups in Kerala.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala
Provides premier monthly doctoral research fellowships and contingency grants for young researchers in basic and applied sciences.