Thiruvananthapuram | The Kerala government has sanctioned Rs 14.40 crore for the continued implementation of the 'Snehasanthwanam', a comprehensive package for the rehabilitation and welfare of Endosulfan victims in Kasaragod district.

The amount has been sanctioned through the Social Justice Department under the budgetary allocation for the 2026-27 financial year, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Saturday.

A major portion of the sanctioned amount will be utilised for providing direct financial assistance to the affected persons, it said.

Of the total allocation, Rs 9.84 crore has been earmarked for providing monthly financial assistance from April 2026 to March 2027 to 5,208 existing Endosulfan beneficiaries.

An additional Rs 2.64 crore has been set aside for around 1,000 new beneficiaries expected to be included in the list, it said.

Besides, Rs 64,76,400 has also been allocated for 'Ashwasakiranam', the monthly financial assistance provided to 771 caregivers looking after Endosulfan victims.

As part of efforts to ensure social and educational support for affected families, Rs 10,05,000 has been earmarked for educational benefits for 400 children during the 2026-27 academic year.

The government will also spend Rs 1.16 crore to upgrade the infrastructure and improve services at 10 model child rehabilitation centres in the region, the statement added.

The CMO said the UDF government has kept its promise to the endosulfan victims through the move.