How the Compassionate Employment Scheme in Kerala Transforms Family Welfare

Niyathi, meaning destiny, reflects the guiding principle of fate in our lives. In India, the Compassionate Employment Scheme plays a vital role in ensuring fairness and support for the families of deceased government employees. This initiative was introduced to address issues with older practices, where jobs were passed to children upon a parent's demise, sometimes causing unintended hardships.

In February 2018, the Compassionate Employment Scheme in Kerala, spearheaded by K. Chandradas, was approved, marking a significant milestone in employee welfare. This groundbreaking scheme was designed to protect the interests of compassionate employees' dependents. It mandates that those who neglect their responsibilities must allocate 25% of their monthly income to support their families.

This innovative policy ensures family welfare and sets a new benchmark for employee support in the region, demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to compassionate employment practices.

About Me

Chandradas Kesavapillai is a retired Revenue Officer from Alappuzha who is trying to create solutions for social problems by bringing new ideas in front of the Law Making Authorities of the Country.

We are looking towards a day when the Government of India makes it legally possible so that all the people of the country is bound to take care of their parents under any circumstance.