Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Kerala Government Allocates Rs 2 Lakh for Onam Celebrations
The Kerala government is giving Rs 2 lakh to help children in childcare centres celebrate Onam.
These children will stay at the centres during the festival.
About 250 children at 16 centres will receive the benefit.
The money will be used for a special Onam feast.
It will also help organise outings for the children.
The centres will arrange movie-watching activities too.
The Kerala Financial Corporation sanctioned the money after a request from Minister Bindu Krishna.
Thiruvonam, the main day of Onam, falls on Wednesday.
The Kerala government sanctioned Rs 2 lakh for Onam celebrations at childcare centres.
The funds will support children staying at care centres during the festival.
Around 250 children at 16 childcare centres across Kerala are expected to benefit.
Plans include an Onam feast, outings and arrangements for watching movies.
The Kerala Financial Corporation approved the allocation on the chief minister’s direction, ahead of Thiruvonam on Wednesday.
- Who
- The Kerala government, the Women and Child Development Department, the Kerala Financial Corporation and Minister Bindu Krishna are involved; around 250 children will benefit.
- What
- A Rs 2 lakh allocation was sanctioned for Onam celebrations at childcare centres.
- When
- The allocation was announced on Tuesday, before Thiruvonam on Wednesday.
- Where
- At 16 childcare centres across Kerala.
- Why
- To provide festival celebrations for children who remain at the care centres during Onam.
- Allocation
- Rs 2 lakh
- Beneficiaries
- Around 250 children
- Childcare centres
- 16 centres across Kerala
- Planned activities
- Onam feast, outings and movie-watching arrangements
- Approving institution
- Kerala Financial Corporation
- Festival day
- Thiruvonam falls on Wednesday
- Requesting minister
- Bindu Krishna, state Women and Child Development Minister