e-Shram is a national database created by the Ministry of Labour and Employment for eligible unorganised workers, including migrant workers, construction workers, domestic workers, gig workers and other workers in the unorganised sector. An eligible worker who completes registration receives a 12-digit Universal Account Number, commonly known as a UAN, and a downloadable e-Shram Card. … Read more
Kerala’s Social Security Pension system provides financial support to eligible residents under categories such as old-age pension, widow pension, disability pension, agricultural-labour pension and pension for unmarried women above 50. The official Sevana Pension portal currently displays a monthly pension amount of ₹2,000 for the main social-security pension categories. Eligible applicants can use the Sevana … Read more
Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhathi, commonly known as KASP, is Kerala’s implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana health-assurance programme. KASP–PM-JAY provides eligible families with cashless coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for listed secondary and tertiary hospitalisation treatments at empanelled public and private hospitals. The benefit is provided … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, commonly known as PM-KISAN, is a Central Government scheme providing income support to eligible landholding farmer families with cultivable land. Under the scheme, an eligible farmer family receives ₹6,000 per year. The amount is transferred in three instalments of ₹2,000 each through the Direct Benefit Transfer system. Kerala farmers can … Read more
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a Central Government rooftop-solar scheme designed to help eligible residential households install grid-connected solar-power systems. Kerala households with a valid residential electricity connection and a suitable rooftop can apply through the official PM Surya Ghar National Portal. The scheme provides Central Financial Assistance, commonly described as a rooftop-solar … Read more
Kerala Police provides an online facility through the THUNA citizen portal for applying for a Certificate of Non-Involvement in Offences. This certificate may be requested for employment, licences, institutional requirements and certain other purposes within India. The certificate was previously commonly described as a Police Clearance Certificate. Kerala Police now uses the name Certificate of … Read more
Kerala residents can use the Election Commission of India’s online services to register as voters, search the electoral roll, correct personal information, track submitted applications and download the electronic version of their Electoral Photo Identity Card. The digital voter ID is commonly known as an e-EPIC. It can be accessed through the official Voters’ Service … Read more
Kerala residents can use the Civil Supplies Department’s online services to check ration card details, track submitted applications and access various ration card-related services. Services are available through the official Kerala Civil Supplies portals. People who are unable to complete the process online may also approach an authorised Akshaya Centre for assistance. This guide explains … Read more
Heavy rainfall, river flooding and urban waterlogging can develop quickly during Kerala’s monsoon season. Families living near rivers, canals, low-lying areas, hill slopes and locations with poor drainage should prepare before conditions become dangerous. This Kerala Flood Safety Guide explains where to check official warnings, what to include in an emergency kit, how to prepare … Read more
Vehicle owners can check Kerala traffic challans online through the official Ministry of Road Transport and Highways eChallan portal. The service allows users to search available challan records, check payment status and complete eligible payments online. Users should verify the vehicle number, violation details, date, location and issuing authority before making a payment. Do not … Read more