Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 | LDF offers Rs 3,000 welfare pension to over 60 lakh people

Thiruvananthapuram: After the Congress-led United Democratic Front and the BJP-led National Democratic Front, the ruling CPM-led Left Democratic Front has also assured welfare pensions of Rs. 3,000 per month to over 60 lakh beneficiaries in the state in their manifesto of this assembly elections. At present the welfare pension is Rs. 2,000.

Following are the key highlights of the manifesto of LDF and UDF released on Thursday.

LDF manifesto

1. Increase welfare pension to Rs. 3,000 per month

2. Attract Rs 2 lakh crore in investments over five years.

3. Bring five lakh poorest families above poverty

4. Increase women participation in the workforce to 50 per cent.

5. Menstrual leave in government-linked institutions

6. All state public sector undertakings will be made profitable with total turn over of over Rs 10,000 crore by 2031

7. 'Back to campus' programme to impart skill for employment opportunities for youths

8. Minimum support price of Rs. 300 for rubber and Rs. 35 for paddy

UDF manifesto highlights

1. Welfare pension of Rs. 3,000

2. Free travel for women in state transport buses

3. Rs. 1,000 per month assistance for college going girls

4. Health insurance coverage of Rs. 25 lakh for every household

5. Rs. 5 lakh interest free loan for youngsters to start business

6. Dedicated department for dealing with issues of elders

7. 'No-bill hospitals" like the JIPMER

8. Free dialysis for patients from below poverty line families

9. Minimum support price of Rs. 300 for rubber and Rs. 35 for paddy

10. Tribal university with modern facilities at Wayanad