SchemesSunday, 9 August 2026·The Hindu - National
Kerala’s ₹14.4 crore Endosulfan rehabilitation package for Kasaragod victims in 2026-27
Kerala sanctioned ₹14.40 crore for the 2026–27 continuation of the Sneha Sandhwanam rehabilitation package for Endosulfan-affected people in Kasaragod.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, the Kerala government sanctioned ₹14.40 crore for the ‘Sneha Sandhwanam’ rehabilitation and welfare package for Endosulfan-affected people in Kasaragod district, with allocations built into the 2026–2027 State budget.
Key specifics
- ₹9,84,31,200 was set aside for monthly relief assistance from April 2026 to March 2027.
- 5,208 Endosulfan relief beneficiaries are already receiving support under the package.
- ₹2.64 crore was earmarked for 1,000 newly added beneficiaries.
- ₹64,76,400 was allocated for the ‘Ashwasakiranam’ scheme for 771 caregivers.
- ₹1,16,87,400 was provided for 10 model child rehabilitation centres and ₹10,05,000 for educational benefits to 400 children.
Exam lens
Scheme and welfare package question type, Kerala, Kasaragod, ₹14.40 crore, 5,208 beneficiaries, 2026–27 budget; TNPSC may ask the scheme name, district, and beneficiary counts.