Question

What is the monthly unemployment assistance amount received by eligible applicants?

• A. A. ₹100
• B. B. ₹120
• C. C. ₹150
• D. D. ₹200

Answer 1

Answer:

B. B. ₹120

• Unemployment Allowance Scheme was introduced by the Government of Kerala in -1982

• The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to unemployed youth in the state.

• To be eligible, applicants must be over 18 years of age and must have passed SSLC.

• For SC/ST candidates and persons with disabilities, it is sufficient to have appeared for the SSLC examination.

• The applicant's annual family income must be below 12,000, and monthly personal income must be below ₹100.

• Applicants must have been registered in the live register of Employment Exchanges for over three years (for persons with disabilities, the required period of registration is two years)

• Eligible applicants receive an unemployment assistance of ₹120 per month, up to the age of 35 years.