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Thiruvananthapuram: Distribution of welfare pension in the state will start from tomorrow. An order was issued to pay one month’s arrears. Dec welfare pension will be given. The amount is disbursed by borrowing from a consortium of cooperative banks.
900 crores is taken as a loan. Welfare pension is given to 62 lakh people. The monthly pension is Rs.1600. The amount of welfare pension for the months of December and January is outstanding.
English Summary: Welfare pension to be distributed from tomorrow