Pensions delayed, endosulfan victims suffer during COVID-19 lockdown in Kerala
The Hindu
They claim that pension amount of ₹1,200 per person, a mainstay for many of the affected in Kasaragod, has not been credited for two months
The delay in payment of pension by the Kerala government for the last two months has made life difficult for endosulfan victims and their family members in Kasaragod district. The increase in COVID-19 cases and the subsequent lockdown have confined them to their houses. Mounting financial constraints and lack of work during the pandemic have added to their worry. For many, the small pension of ₹1,200 they had been receiving was the only solace.More Related News