Thrissur’s 67-year-old Thankamma lives alone. Her son migrated to Dubai. Annual family income below ₹1 lakh. She applied for Old Age pension under Sevana scheme through her Gram Panchayat. ₹1,600 credited to her bank account every month — through her local body.
Sevana Pension (സേവന പെൻഷൻ) — Kerala Government’s social security pension scheme. Implemented by Local Self Government (LSG) bodies — Gram Panchayats, Municipalities, and Corporations. Developed and maintained by Information Kerala Mission (IKM). Over 16 lakh beneficiaries across Kerala receive monthly pensions.
Official Portal: 👉 welfarepension.lsgkerala.gov.in
💡 ദ്രുത ഉത്തരം (Quick Answer): Amount: ₹1,600/month (2026 revised) Apply: Nearest Gram Panchayat / Municipality office Status Check: welfarepension.lsgkerala.gov.in → DBT Pensioners Search → Aadhaar 6 Types: Old Age, Widow, Disability, Unmarried Women, Agricultural Labour, Farmer Helpline: 0471-2364007 | lsgkerala.gov.in
⚠️ ₹1,100 नहीं — ₹1,600/Month मिलता है!
Many websites show old amounts — 2026 official:
Current amount = ₹1,600/month for all Sevana Pension categories। ₹1,100 ya ₹1,500 = outdated।
6 Pension Types — ആർക്കൊക്കെ കിട്ടും?
Sevana Pension mein 6 categories hain:
| Pension Type | Who | Age | Income Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Age Pension | Senior citizens — economically weak | 60+ years | ₹1,00,000/year |
| Widow Pension | Widows / Divorced women — destitute | Any age | ₹1,00,000/year |
| Disability Pension | 80%+ permanent disability | Any age | ₹1,00,000/year |
| Unmarried Women | Unmarried women — economically weak | 50+ years | ₹1,00,000/year |
| Agricultural Labour | Agricultural workers — no land | 60+ years | ₹1,00,000/year |
| Small/Marginal Farmer | Small farmers | 60+ years | ₹1,00,000/year |
Multiple categories: Apply for the one you qualify for। Ek se zyada pension nahi milti।
Eligibility — Common Criteria
All 6 types ke liye common:
- ✅ Kerala permanent resident
- ✅ Annual family income ≤ ₹1,00,000
- ✅ BPL family — priority
- ✅ No other government pension
- ✅ Aadhaar-linked bank account
Apply Kaise Karein — Offline Process
Sevana Pension = Local Body ke through apply hoti hai:
Step 1: Nearest Gram Panchayat / Municipality / Corporation office jaayein
Step 2: “Sevana Pension Application Form” lo — free
Step 3: Form fill karein:
- Personal details — name, DOB, Aadhaar
- Category select karein (Old Age/Widow/Disability etc.)
- Bank account details
Step 4: Documents attach karein (list below)
Step 5: Submit → Receipt lo
Step 6: Panchayat officer verification karega → District level approval
Step 7: DBT → Aadhaar-linked bank account mein ₹1,600/month
Online application: welfarepension.lsgkerala.gov.in → Register → Apply। Local body verification phir bhi zaroori।
Documents Required — ആവശ്യമായ രേഖകൾ
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | Mandatory |
| Age Proof | Voter ID / Birth certificate |
| Income Certificate | Village Officer / Panchayat se |
| BPL Card | Priority ke liye |
| Bank Passbook | Aadhaar-linked |
| Disability Certificate | 80%+ — Medical Board se |
| Death Certificate | Widows ke liye — husband ka |
| Passport Photo | Recent — 2 copies |
Status Check — Aadhaar se!
welfarepension.lsgkerala.gov.in se online check:
Step 1: welfarepension.lsgkerala.gov.in open karein
Step 2: “DBT Pensioners Search” click karein
Step 3: Aadhaar number enter karein → Search
Step 4: Pension details, payment history, status — screen par
Application status (naya apply kiya hai):
welfarepension.lsgkerala.gov.in → Application Status → Application number
Status meanings:
| Status | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Submitted | Panchayat ke paas | Wait |
| Under Verification | Officer check | Wait |
| Approved ✅ | Pension start | Bank check |
| Payment Pending | Processing | 7-10 days |
| Rejected | Reason dekho | Appeal |
Payment Date — Kab Aayega?
- Monthly — 1st-10th of every month
- DBT = direct bank transfer
- PFMS track: pfms.nic.in → Know Your Payments
Common Problems + Fix
“Pension band ho gayi”: Aadhaar-bank seeding active hai? Annual re-verification hua? Panchayat office contact karein।
“Amount kam aa rahi hai”: ₹1,600 = current 2026 amount। Agar kam aa raha hai — Panchayat ko application revision ke liye bolein।
“Aadhaar se status nahi dikh raha”: Aadhaar-bank seeding pending? Bank jaao — DBT/NPCI linking confirm karwao।
“Naam list mein nahi”: welfarepension.lsgkerala.gov.in → Local body login → Beneficiary list → Naam check karein।
FAQ — പതിവ് ചോദ്യങ്ങൾ
Sevana Pension 2026 mein kitna milta hai? (സേവന പെൻഷൻ എത്ര കിട്ടും?) ₹1,600/month — sabhi 6 categories ke liye। ₹1,100 = outdated।
Apply kaise karein? (എങ്ങനെ അപേക്ഷിക്കാം?) Nearest Gram Panchayat / Municipality office → Sevana Pension form → Documents → Submit।
Status check kaise karein? (അപേക്ഷ നില എങ്ങനെ നോക്കാം?) welfarepension.lsgkerala.gov.in → DBT Pensioners Search → Aadhaar number।
Widow pension ke liye age limit kya hai? Koi age limit nahi — any age widow/divorced woman eligible (income ≤ ₹1 lakh)।
Helpline: 0471-2364007 | lsgkerala.gov.in
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Sevana Pension Portal | welfarepension.lsgkerala.gov.in |
| DBT Status Check | welfarepension.lsgkerala.gov.in → DBT Search |
| IKM | ikm.gov.in |
| LSG Kerala | lsgkerala.gov.in |
| Helpline | 0471-2364007 |
Thankamma’s ₹1,600 arrives every month — dignified life continues.
Kerala mein senior citizen/widow/disabled hain — nearest Gram Panchayat jaayein aur Sevana Pension ke liye apply karein। സേവന പെൻഷൻ ഇന്നു തന്നെ അപേക്ഷിക്കൂ।
👉 welfarepension.lsgkerala.gov.in
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