Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Kerala Launches Sthree Suraksha Scheme for Unemployed Women
The Kerala government has started a new scheme called the Sthree Suraksha Scheme.
This scheme gives ₹1,000 every month to unemployed women and trans women between the ages of 35 and 60.
To apply, you need to be a permanent resident of Kerala and have certain documents like your Aadhaar card, ration card, and bank details.
You can't get this pension if you are already getting money from other welfare schemes or if you work in a government job.
The money will be sent directly to your bank account.
If you give wrong information to get the pension, you will have to pay it back with extra interest.
You can apply online through the official website.
The Sthree Suraksha Scheme offers a monthly pension of ₹1,000 to unemployed women and trans women aged 35-60 in Kerala.
Eligible applicants must be permanent residents of Kerala and hold either an Antyodaya Anna Yojana (Yellow Ration Card) or Priority Household (Pink Ration Card).
Required documents include proof of residency, age, bank account details, Aadhaar card, ration card, and a self-attested declaration.
Applications must be submitted online through the ksmart.lsgkerala.gov.in website and verified by local self-government institutions.
Beneficiaries will receive the pension directly into their bank accounts, with penalties for fraudulent applications.
- Who
- Unemployed women and trans women aged 35-60 who are permanent residents of Kerala
- What
- A monthly pension of ₹1,000 under the Sthree Suraksha Scheme
- When
- Applications opened on December 22
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To provide financial support to unemployed women and trans women
- Benefit Amount
- ₹1,000 per month
- Eligible Age Range
- 35 to 60 years
- Required Documents
- Proof of Residency, Proof of Age, Bank Account Details, Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, Self-Attested Declaration
- Application Process
- Online submission via ksmart.lsgkerala.gov.in
- Ineligibility Conditions
- Employment in non-private institutions, non-residency, membership in other welfare schemes
- Penalty for Fraud
- Recovery of amount with 18% interest
- Implementation Authority
- Kerala Social Security Pension Company