The Kerala government has rolled out the Sthree Suraksha Scheme, a welfare program designed to extend financial assistance to women who are not beneficiaries of any other state or central government aid schemes. The initiative became effective on 22 December 2025 and is being implemented and monitored by the State Finance Department.

Under this scheme, eligible women will receive a monthly support of ₹1,000, providing a safety net for those without access to existing pension or welfare benefits.

Documents Required for Application

Women applying for the Sthree Suraksha Scheme must upload or present the following documents:

• Aadhaar card of the applicant
• Proof of age (any one of the following):
  • School Transfer Certificate (TC)
  • Birth Certificate
  • Passport
  • Driving Licence
  • Medical Age Certificate
• PHH or AAY ration card
• Bank account details
• Self-declaration form

Applications can be submitted online through the KSMART Portal, which opened for registrations on 22 December 2025. The digital facility enables eligible women to conveniently apply for the ₹1,000 monthly assistance.

Eligibility Requirements

To receive benefits under the scheme, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Age must be between 35 and 60 years
• The applicant should not be receiving any social security pension
• Must possess either:
  • Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) Ration Card – Yellow Card, or
  • Priority Household (PHH) Ration Card – Pink Card
• Must not be employed in any Central, State, or Quasi-Government organization

Women who satisfy all the above conditions can apply online and avail themselves of the financial assistance offered under the scheme.

Summary

The Sthree Suraksha Scheme launched by the Kerala government provides ₹1,000 per month to eligible women who are not covered under any other government welfare program. Applications are submitted through the KSMART portal. To qualify, women must be 35–60 years old, not receiving social security pensions, possess AAY or PHH ration cards, and not work in government or quasi-government institutions. Applicants are required to submit identification, age proof, ration card, bank details, and a self-declaration form.

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