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Viswakarma Pension Scheme

The Scheme “Viswakarma Pension” was launched by the Backward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala to give the pension to traditional workers of Viswakarma Communities.

Other Backward Class (OBC)
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Kerala
Category
Social welfare & Empowerment
How to Apply
Offline / Online

About the Viswakarma Pension Scheme Scheme

The Scheme “Viswakarma Pension” was launched by the Backward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala to give a pension to traditional workers of Viswakarma Communities (Carpenters (wood, iron, stone), Goldsmiths, Moosari) who have completed 60 years of age in the Kerala State.

Benefits

  1. The monthly pension amount of ₹1100/- will be given to the persons belonging to the traditional Viswakarma Communities.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Kerala State.
  2. The applicant should belong to the traditional Viswakarma Community of Kerala State.
  3. The age of the applicant should be more than 60 years.
  4. The annual family income of the applicant should be ₹1,00,000/-.

How to Apply for Viswakarma Pension Scheme

Application mode: Offline / Online

Step 01: The applicant should visit the Official Website of the Backward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala, and download the application form.

Step 02: Fill out the application form completely and send it along with all the relevant documents to the following addresses:

Director, Backward Classes Development Department

Ayyankali Bhavan, 4th Floor, Kanakanagar

Vellayambalam, KawdiarP.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695003, Kerala

Step 01: The applicant should visit the official website of the Backward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala.

Step 02: If not registered, click on ‘Registration’ and fill in all the mandatory details.

Step 03: After successful registration, click on the ‘Login’ button & select the scheme name “Viswakarma Pension”.

Step 04: Click on the ‘Apply’ button & fill in all the mandatory details in the application form.

Step 05: Upload all the relevant documents and submit the application form.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Viswakarma Pension Scheme scheme?

The Scheme “Viswakarma Pension” was launched by the Backward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala to give a pension to traditional workers of Viswakarma Communities (Carpenters (wood, iron, stone), Goldsmiths, Moosari) who have completed 60 years of age in the Ke…

Who is eligible for Viswakarma Pension Scheme?

The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Kerala State. The applicant should belong to the traditional Viswakarma Community of Kerala State. The age of the applicant should be more than 60 years. The annual family income of the applicant should be ₹1,00,000/-.

What benefits does Viswakarma Pension Scheme provide?

The monthly pension amount of ₹1100/- will be given to the persons belonging to the traditional Viswakarma Communities.

How can I apply for Viswakarma Pension Scheme?

Step 01: The applicant should visit the Official Website of the Backward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala, and download the application form. Step 02: Fill out the application form completely and send it along with all the relevant documents to the following addresses: Director,…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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