VPS

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.

State Cash

States / UT: Kerala

Nodal department: Backward Classes Development Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Pension

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Pension, Viswakarma Community, Carpenters, Wood Worker, Goldsmiths, Iron Worker, Stone Worker, Moosari

Details

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

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

Eligibility

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/-.

Application Process

Offline

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

Online

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.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is “Viswakarma Pension scheme”?: The "Viswakarma Pension" is a government scheme started with an aim to support the people belonging to the Viswakarma Communities.
Which is the implementing department of this scheme?: Backward Communities Development Department, Government of Kerala
Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?: The Viswakarma Communities people can take benefit of the scheme.
What is the benefit of the scheme?: The monthly pension amount of ₹1100/- will be given to the persons belonging to the traditional Viswakarma Communities.
What should be the minimum age limit of the applicant?: The age of the applicant should be more than 60 years.
Is this scheme only for the Viswakarma Communities of Kerala State?: Yes, the applicant should belong to the State Viswakarma Communities of Kerala State.
Who will be considered under the Viswakarma Communities?: Carpenters (wood, iron, stone), Goldsmiths, Moosari etc.
Is this scheme only for the residents of the Kerala State?: Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of the Kerala State.
What is the criterion for annual family income under the scheme?: The annual family income of the applicant from all sources does not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
How can an applicant apply under the scheme?: The eligible applicant can apply through online as well as offline mode.
Where can an applicant get the application form to apply through offline Mode?: The application can be downloaded from the official website of Backward Communities Development Department, Government of Kerala. https://bcdd.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Viswakarma-Pension-Application-Form-2.pdf
How can an applicant apply through Online Mode?: The applicant should visit the official website of the Backward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala and fill out the application form. http://www.eep.bcdd.kerala.gov.in/

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