THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has announced that the two-month Social Security and Welfare Fund pensions will be distributed jointly on the occasion of Vishu. As part of this 56,97,455 people will be given Rs 3200 each. The decision was made to pay the April installment in advance along with the March installment. The Chief Minister made the announcement on his official Facebook page.

The joint distribution of two-month pensions are part of the LDF government's firm commitment to ensure the welfare of the common man amid the difficulties caused by Covid pandemic and the country's economic policies. It is hoped that this decision will help the market to become more active and the common people to celebrate Vishu happily, said CM on his post.