Kerala Lottery Agents and Sellers Welfare Fund Board
The Kerala State Lottery Agents and Sellers Welfare Fund Board is the government board that pays welfare benefits to lottery agents and sellers. It was set up in 2008 under its own Act. The Government puts 1% of lottery turnover into the fund.
What is the Kerala lottery agents and sellers welfare fund board?
The welfare fund board is a statutory board for the welfare of Kerala lottery agents and sellers. It came into force under the Kerala State Lottery Agents and Sellers Welfare Fund Act of 2008. Its members receive medical aid, family support and pensions.
The board serves the people who sell Kerala lottery tickets. The department reports more than 55,414 agents and over 1.5 lakh retailers. The board had about 2,000 members at its start in 2008. It has more than 50,000 members today, according to the department’s welfare page.
The details on this page come from the welfare board page of statelottery.kerala.gov.in, read on 4 October 2026. The page exists in English and in Malayalam. The 2 versions give different amounts in places, and this page shows both.
Who runs the lottery welfare fund board?
The lottery welfare fund board is run by official members and 7 members for agents and sellers. The Director of State Lotteries is its Chief Executive Officer. One of the 7 members is appointed Chairman. The Government appoints all 7 by order.
- Official members: the Taxes Secretary, the Additional Secretaries of Finance and Labour, and the Director of State Lotteries. The Malayalam page adds the Additional Secretary of Taxes.
- Non-official members: 7 representatives of lottery agents and sellers.
- Chairman: one of the 7 non-official members, appointed by Government order.
- Chief Executive Officer: the Director of State Lotteries.
- Head office: led by a District Lottery Officer serving as State Lottery Welfare Fund Officer.
- District offices: 14, each led by an Assistant District Lottery Officer serving as District Welfare Officer.
The English page counts 4 official members. The Malayalam page counts 5. Both state a total of 11 members.
How is the lottery welfare fund financed?
The lottery welfare fund is financed by 1% of the Kerala State Lottery’s total turnover, plus members’ contributions. The Government sets aside this share for agents and sellers. Each member pays ₹50 to join and ₹50 contributions to stay.
The English page asks for a ₹50 contribution “in every other month”. The Malayalam page states ₹50 every month. Sellers pay a ₹25 registration fee when they apply.
Who can join the lottery welfare fund?
Agents and sellers aged 18 to 60 who buy a minimum ticket value each month or quarter can join. The eligibility section names ₹10,000 a month or ₹30,000 a quarter. The Malayalam overview names ₹25,000 a month or ₹75,000 a quarter.
The 2 thresholds appear on the same official page. The District Lottery Welfare Fund Office confirms the figure in force. Sellers prove their purchases with a ticket account book, issued for ₹25. Their agents record and approve the ticket details in it.
What benefits does the lottery welfare fund board provide?
The lottery welfare fund board provides medical aid, maternity and marriage aid, scholarships, death assistance and pensions. The amounts below are copied from the department’s English and Malayalam pages. The Malayalam page gives the higher figures.
| Benefit | English page | Malayalam page |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment assistance | ₹3,000 a year | Up to ₹5,000 a year, for inpatient treatment of members without insurance |
| Special treatment for critical illness | ₹20,000 | Up to ₹50,000 |
| Maternity assistance for women members | ₹5,000 | ₹25,000 |
| Marriage assistance | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000, for women members and members’ daughters |
| Scholarship for higher studies | ₹25,000 | Scholarship, amount not stated |
| Death assistance to dependants | ₹1,00,000 for accidental death | ₹50,000 for natural death; ₹1,00,000 for accidental death |
| Education awards | For members’ children with high SSLC and HSC marks | Not listed |
| Pensions | Pension, family pension, invalidity pension | Pension, family pension, invalidity pension |
| Onam allowance | Not listed | Every year, amount set by Government order |
Pensions follow the welfare fund scheme notification. The Onam allowance goes to members and pensioners each year. The Government fixes its amount by order.
How do you join the Kerala lottery welfare fund?
To join the welfare fund, apply at your district welfare fund office with the form, fee and records. The application form is available only at these offices. The 14 offices sit with the District Lottery Offices.
- Check your age: 18 to 60 years.
- Buy the ticket account book from the District Lottery Welfare Office for ₹25.
- Record your ticket purchases from approved agents in the book.
- Collect the application form from the District Lottery Welfare Fund Office.
- Submit the form, the ₹25 registration fee and the documents at that office.
- Pay the ₹50 contribution to keep the membership active.
When does welfare fund membership end?
Welfare fund membership ends at the age of 70. A member who leaves earlier submits a resignation letter. The letter goes to the District Lottery Welfare Officer.
Lapsed memberships have had a route back. An order of 4 November 2024 allowed members to renew a cancelled membership. The order appears on the department’s “GOs and Circulars” page.
Where is the lottery welfare fund board office?
The lottery welfare fund board office is on the 3rd floor of the KSRTC Building, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram. The Chief Executive Officer’s phone is 0471-2325552. The email is kslaswfbho@gmail.com.
These details come from the department’s contact page, read on 4 October 2026. District questions go to the District Welfare Officer at each District Lottery Office. The office list is on the District Lottery Offices page.
Members sell the tickets whose numbers appear each afternoon on the kerala lottery result today page.
Lottery welfare fund board questions
When was the Kerala lottery welfare fund board set up?
In 2008, under the Kerala State Lottery Agents and Sellers Welfare Fund Act. It started with about 2,000 members.
How many members does the lottery welfare fund have?
More than 50,000, according to the department’s welfare board page.
Who is the CEO of the lottery welfare fund board?
The Director of State Lotteries. The board’s Chairman is one of the 7 members for agents and sellers.
How much does the Government give to the welfare fund?
1% of the total turnover of the Kerala State Lottery. The money goes to the welfare of agents and sellers.
What is the age limit to join the lottery welfare fund?
18 to 60 years. Membership ends at the age of 70.
How much is the welfare fund contribution?
₹50. The English page says every other month, and the Malayalam page says every month.
What is the registration fee for the lottery welfare fund?
₹25, paid at the District Lottery Welfare Office. The ticket account book costs another ₹25.
What is the death assistance from the lottery welfare fund?
₹1,00,000 for an accidental death. The Malayalam page lists ₹50,000 for a natural death.
What maternity benefit does the lottery welfare fund give?
The Malayalam page lists ₹25,000 for women members. The English page lists ₹5,000.
Where do I get the welfare fund application form?
At the District Lottery Welfare Fund Office in your district. The 14 offices work from the District Lottery Offices.
What is the welfare fund board phone number?
0471-2325552, for the Chief Executive Officer’s office at the KSRTC Building, Thampanoor.
Who can join the lottery welfare fund: agents or sellers?
Both agents and sellers. Sellers join with a ticket account book showing purchases from approved agents.
Does the welfare fund pay pensions?
Yes. It pays a pension, a family pension and an invalidity pension under the scheme notification.
Can a lapsed welfare fund membership be renewed?
Yes. A Government order of 4 November 2024 allowed renewal of cancelled memberships.
More about Kerala lottery agents
- Kerala lottery agents and sellers
- How to become a Kerala lottery agent
- Kerala District Lottery Offices
- Where Kerala lottery money goes
Sources: statelottery.kerala.gov.in Welfare Fund Board page in English and Malayalam, Contact Us, Lottery Agents and GOs & Circulars (read 4 October 2026). Unofficial site: confirm current amounts with the welfare fund office.