Twelve thousand sixty-seven houses under the 'Life Mission Scheme' are given over to recipients by Kerala CM. Under the LIFE mission, the Kerala government gives monetary help and lodging to individuals from more vulnerable segments and low-pay gatherings.

More than 12,067 houses built under the 'Life Mission Scheme' were given over by Kerala boss clergyman Pinarayi Vijayan on September 18, 2021, to recipients across the state. Among these, 7,832 houses are for vagrants from public networks, 3,964 homes for recipients of SC/ST people group, and 271 for vagrants from anglers networks.

"As a part of the 100-day program of the state government, we have built 12,067 houses. Out of this 10,058 go under the Life Mission and different plans of neighborhood self-government bodies within the state, while 2,009 houses go under the PMAY metropolitan venture," Vijayan said. He added that five lakh houses would be built in the following five years.

Two thousand two hundred seven houses under 36 housing buildings are under development, and the development of 17 other edifices will begin soon. In 2021, around 88,000 additional houses are intended to be finished under this mission.

To give quality lodging choices to the oppressed segments of society, the Kerala government has uncovered a Livelihood Inclusion and Financial Empowerment (LIFE) program. This mission, which is in its third stage, has developed over 1.5 lakh homes across the state. Around 52,000 homes were designed in Phase-I, while 78,432 houses were built in Phase-II. On September 24, 2020, Kerala boss pastor Pinarayi Vijayan introduced the development work of 29 housing buildings, which will house more than 1,285 families. As indicated by the CM, an aggregate of 1.35 lakh recipients has been distinguished in the third mission period.

As indicated by the public authority entry, the Thiruvanthapuram area is at the top regarding the execution of the mission, as around 18,000 units were developed here under the LIFE Mission. The all-out cost of the undertaking is relied upon to stretch around Rs 4,000 crores, which the World Bank and Japanese establishments will support. A sizeable measure of gifts is additionally anticipated from humanitarian, social orders in the Middle East.

What is the "Kerala Life Mission?

The LIFE Mission is a housing plan to provide shelter to landless and vagrants in Kerala. The objective is to construct 4.3 lakh homes in five years. Under this program, lodging buildings will be worked with all cutting edge conveniences, and arrangements will be made for the recipients to seek after their occupations. Numerous social administrations, like essential medical services, senior help, and ability advancement, will upgrade inclusivity.

Who is eligible for this scheme?

People working in the government sector will not be eligible to apply. The annual income of the applicant should not exceed Rs 3 lakhs per year. Only people residing in Kerala can apply for the scheme. Those who do not own any land can apply. Homeless families who have a ration card will be eligible for the scheme.

Following are three steps to shortlist beneficiaries for the LIFE Housing Scheme:

Step 1: The focal government's social and financial position review in 2011 is referred to recognize the recipient.

Step 2: The field-level officials will visit the distinguished recipients for the check. The reports and subtleties will be recorded and submitted to neighborhood self-government establishments.

Step 3: The final list of chosen beneficiaries will be distributed at the nearby Panchayat/region level office.

The Kerala government, as of late, opened a short window of five days for new applications for the Livelihood, Inclusion, and Financial Empowerment (LIFE) housing project. Presently, the number of candidates in the most recent task period has expanded to 9.2 lakh. Near 90,000 new applications were gotten across neighborhood bodies during this brief timeframe.

The mission will likewise help the people who got help from different plans yet couldn't finish the development and move into a protected house. Need will be given to the seaside populace, laborers, and individuals who stay in brief havens on government lands. It visualizes a circumstance where the recipients will be engaged, and their dynamic support is assembled in the upkeep of housing complexes.