What is Kerala Unorganised Workers Welfare?
Kerala has 25+ sector-specific Welfare Fund Boards for unorganised workers — the most comprehensive in India. Each board provides pension, insurance, and welfare to workers in that sector. Key boards: Kerala Autorickshaw Workers Welfare Fund (₹1,500/month pension), Kerala Headload Workers Welfare Board (₹1,500/month pension + ₹5L insurance), Kerala Domestic Workers Welfare Board (₹1,200/month pension), Kerala Tailoring Workers Board, Kerala Barber/Beauty Workers Board, Kerala Pottery Workers Board, Kerala Toddy Workers Board (₹1,600/month pension + bonus), Kerala Cashew Workers Fund, Kerala Coir Workers Fund, and more. All provide: monthly pension, accident insurance, medical aid, children education, daughter marriage assistance. Apply sector-wise at labour.kerala.gov.in.
Kerala Unorganised Workers Welfare — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Kerala Unorganised Workers Welfare Funds 2026 — Pension, Insurance & Benefits for 25+ Sectors |
| State | Kerala (केरल) |
| Launched By | Government of Kerala |
| Launch Year | 1978 |
| Benefit | Sector-specific ₹1,200–₹1,600/month pension + insurance + medical + education + marriage benefits — 25+ worker categories |
| Category | Employment |
| Beneficiaries | 50 lakh+ workers across 25+ sector welfare boards in Kerala |
| Last Verified | 23 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://labour.kerala.gov.in |
Kerala में 25+ sector-specific Welfare Fund Boards हैं — India में सबसे comprehensive। Auto workers, headload workers, domestic workers, tailors, barbers, cashew/coir workers, toddy workers, pottery workers सभी को sector-specific pension (₹1,200-₹1,600/month), insurance, children education, marriage aid मिलती है। labour.kerala.gov.in।
₹1,200-1,600/माह pension + insurance + medical aid + education — 25+ unorganised worker categories — Kerala
Kerala-ൽ India-ൽ ഏറ്റവും comprehensive ആയ 25+ sector-specific Worker Welfare Fund Boards. Auto, headload, domestic, tailoring, barber, toddy, cashew, coir, pottery workers — ₹1,200-1,600/month pension, insurance, education, marriage assistance. labour.kerala.gov.in.
📌 फायदा: ₹1,200-1,600/month pension + insurance + medical + education + marriage — sector-wise unorganised workers
पात्रता:
18+ age, Kerala sector worker, minimum occupation proof. Pension from 60 (some 55).
अर्ज कसा करावा:
labour.kerala.gov.in → Welfare Fund Boards → sector select → register. Board office-ലും apply ആകും.
Benefits of Kerala Unorganised Workers Welfare
✅ Sector-specific ₹1,200–₹1,600/month pension + insurance + medical + education + marriage benefits — 25+ worker categories
₹1,200-1,600/माह pension + insurance + medical aid + education — 25+ unorganised worker categories — Kerala
Who is Eligible for Kerala Unorganised Workers Welfare?
- ✓ Worker in the specific sector corresponding to the Welfare Board (auto, headload, domestic, tailoring, etc.)
- ✓ Minimum age 18 at the time of registration
- ✓ Must be primarily working in that sector in Kerala
- ✓ Pension from age 60 (some boards: 55) — earlier if disability
- ✓ Annual renewal of membership required for most boards
Documents Required for Kerala Unorganised Workers Welfare
How to Apply for Kerala Unorganised Workers Welfare Online?
- 1Identify your sector — auto, headload, domestic, toddy, tailoring, etc.
- 2labour.kerala.gov.in → Welfare Fund Boards → find your sector board
- 3Board-specific registration form download or online apply
- 4Documents submit — sector proof + Aadhaar + bank passbook
- 5Nominal annual contribution pay (₹50-200 depending on board)
- 660 years (or 55) baad pension claim karo — DBT monthly
Official Government Portal — Kerala
labour.kerala.gov.in is the only authorised application channel, and the Kerala government charges nothing there — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗 labour.kerala.gov.in — Welfare Fund Boards