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Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Kerala.
Official state nodal department overseeing Women & Child Development schemes and citizen benefits in Kerala.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 15 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 15 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Kerala Abhayakiranam Financial Assistance to Relatives Supporting Destitute Widows, Kerala Kathorthu Digital Women Grievance Redressal Platform, Kerala Kaval Child Protection and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Scheme, and 12 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
Provides monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,000 to relatives who provide shelter and maintenance to helpless, aged destitute widows.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala
Digital platform enabling women to video-consult licensed clinical psychologists, family counselors, and legal advisors completely free.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala
Pioneering psychosocial intervention model preventing juvenile recidivism through community casework, family therapy, and skill development.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala
Provides financial grant of Rs 25,000 to encourage social integration and support the remarriage of young widows and divorced women.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala
Multi-departmental initiative deploying trained teacher mentors and psychologists to guide adolescents away from substance abuse and crime.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala
Delivers freshly cooked, hygienically packed hot noon lunch packets every day to homeless and destitute individuals in urban areas.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala
Incentive scheme rewarding timely antenatal registrations, full-course iron folic acid adherence, and institutional childbirth.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala
Transforms traditional Anganwadis into child-friendly smart preschool centers with thematic learning walls, play equipment, and modern sanitation.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala
Establishes community kitchens offering freshly cooked, hygienic, balanced traditional noon meals at an affordable price of Rs 20.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala
24x7 community crisis management center offering immediate physical shelter, psychosocial counseling, and legal assistance.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala
Revolving fund grants, interest-free farm loans, and fallow land lease linkages for women Joint Liability Groups in Kerala.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala
24x7 toll-free crisis response, legal counseling, emergency rescue, and short-stay shelter for women in distress available across districts in Kerala.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala
Affordable, secure short-stay municipal hostel accommodation and amenities for women traveling to cities for eligible citizen families across Kerala.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala
Monthly direct financial pension of ₹2,000 transferred via DBT for vulnerable unmarried mothers in tribal and poor communities.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Kerala
Monthly social pension of ₹2,000 for unmarried tribal and vulnerable mothers for child livelihood security provided through direct benefit transfer.