The Kerala Social Security Mission (KSSM) is a government initiative aimed at providing social welfare services and support to vulnerable populations in the state of Kerala, India. [1] Established under the Department of Social Justice, KSSM plays a crucial role in ensuring social security for marginalized groups, including elderly citizens, disabled individuals, widows, and people living below the poverty line. The mission seeks to enhance the quality of life for these communities by offering various welfare programs, healthcare initiatives, and financial aid schemes. The initiative was started in 2008 as a charitable society under the Government of Kerala. [2]
The Kerala Social Security Mission is headed by a governing body consisting of 15 individuals, including the minister for social justice as chairman. An executive committee headed by the secretary to government and consisting of five members take care of the day-to-day functioning of the mission. There are three regional directors, two in Thiruvananthapuram and one in Kozhikode. [3]