Kerala State Lotteries is one of the most popular and represent India’s leading government run lottery programme. The Kerala State Lotteries is established in 1967 under the lottery department of the Government of Kerala. Kerala becoming the first state to introduce state-sponsored lottery system in the country has become a cornerstone of Kerala’s economy while providing employment opportunities and funding vital social welfare initiatives.
This complete guide provides you with everything you need to know about the Kerala State Lotteries.
Kerala State Lotteries
Kerala introduced the Kerala State Lotteries Department on September 1st, 1967, with P. K. Seydu Mohammed as the founder Director, releasing the first lottery ticket priced at Rs 1 with a first prize of Rs 50,000. The vision behind the lottery initiative was P. K. Kunju, the then Finance Minister of Kerala, who came up with this idea as a revenue generation initiative and to help society.
The First Draw
The First inaugural draw was conducted on January 26, 1968, marking a historical moment in the India history timeline. This step led other states to establish their own lottery schemes.
The Kerala government had three primary objectives when establishing the lottery department:
- Combat Illegal Gambling: To discourage citizens from participating in unregulated activities like satta and matka by providing legitimate lottery schemes
- Revenue Generation: To mobilize non-tax revenue for the state government for various welfare schemes
- Employment Creation: To generate direct and indirect employment opportunities across Kerala
- Economic Empowerment: To provide a stable income source for marginalized sections of society
How Kerala State Lotteries Work ?
The Kerala State Lottery Department conducts the Kerala Lottery as weekly schemes and bumper lottery schemes.
Weekly Lotteries
The department conducts seven different weekly lotteries, one for each day:
| Draw Day | Kerala State Lottery | 1st Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Bhagyathara | Rs: 1 Crore |
| Tuesday | Sthreesakthi | Rs: 1 Crore |
| Wednesday | Dhanalekshmi | Rs: 1 Crore |
| Thursday | Karunya Plus | Rs: 1 Crore |
| Friday | Suvarna Keralam | Rs: 1 Crore |
| Saturday | Karunya | Rs: 1 Crore |
| Sunday | Akshaya | Rs: 1 Crore |
Bumper Lotteries (6 per Year)
The Kerala Lottery Department conducts the bumper lotteries which is held at special festivals or seasons offering a higher prize for participants.
| Bumper Lottery Name | Draw Period |
|---|---|
| X’mas New Year Bumper | December – January |
| Summer Bumper | March – April |
| Vishu Bumper | April – May |
| Monsoon Bumper | July – August |
| Thiruvonam (Onam) Bumper | August – September |
| Pooja Bumper | October – November |
Draw Process and Transparency
The State lotteries Department conducts the Kerala Lottery weekly draws at 3.00 Pm sharp every day at Gorky Bhavan, Near Bakery Junction, Thiruvananthapuram. The Draw is:
- Draws are open to public viewing through live streaming on youtube channels
- Results are streamed on official channels and third-party channels
- Results are officially published in the Kerala Government Gazette
- Results are immediately available on the official website
Ticket Pricing
The weekly draw tickets comes with around ₹40 per ticket (for most weekly lotteries) and for bumper tickets the price varies between ₹250-₹500 depending on the specific bumper lottery. A GST component of 28% for Goods and Services Tax is included in ticket prices. The Tickets can be bought from any authorized lottery agents and sellers across Kerala. The Kerala Lottery Tickets can’t be bought through online mode. Many false websites sell online tickets which may not be valid.
Kerala Lottery Prize Structure
Most Kerala weekly lotteries follow a structured prize distribution system:
| Prize Tier | Prize Amount |
|---|---|
| First Prize | ₹70 lakhs to ₹1 crore (varies by lottery type) |
| Second Prize | ₹5-10 lakhs |
| Third Prize | ₹1-5 lakhs |
| Consolation Prize | ₹8,000 – ₹10,000 |
| Fourth Prize | ₹5,000 |
| Fifth Prize | ₹2,000 |
| Sixth Prize | ₹1,000 |
| Seventh Prize | ₹500 |
| Lower Prizes | ₹200 and ₹100 |
Bumper Lottery Prize Structure
Bumper lotteries offer significantly higher prize amounts, with first prizes
ranging from ₹10 crores to ₹25 crores depending on the specific bumper scheme.
How to Claim Kerala Lottery Prize ?
The process for claiming lottery prizes depends on the winning amount. Check The Page – Kerala Lottery Prize Claiming Process for complete details. All prizes must be claimed within 30 days from the draw date. This is a strict deadline enforced by the department.
Revenue Generation and Economic Impact
In the financial year , 202223 the revenue generated from the lottery sales estimated to be around ₹11,892.87 crore, surpassing the budgeted estimate by 41 percent. This represents the significant economic contribution of lotteries to Kerala’s state revenue.
Economic Contribution
- Employment: Thousands of direct jobs for lottery agents and sellers
- Supporting businesses including printing, distribution, and retail
- Hundreds of families move above the poverty line annually through lottery winnings
- Substantial funding for welfare schemes and infrastructure
Social Welfare Initiatives
Karunya Health Scheme
The Karunya scheme provides financial support to citizens who cannot afford their medical bills, and since its inception has helped more than 27,000 citizens. The scheme focuses on:
- Cancer treatment
- Haemophilia management
- Kidney diseases
- Heart diseases
- Palliative care
Lottery Agents and Sellers Welfare Fund
The Kerala State Lottery Agents and Sellers Welfare Fund Board receives one percent of total lottery turnover. Benefits include:
- Up to ₹20,000 for critical illnesses, ₹3,000 annual treatment assistance
- ₹5,000 for maternity or marriage expenses
- ₹25,000 scholarships for higher education of agents’ children
- Agents/sellers purchasing minimum ₹10,000 monthly or ₹30,000 quarterly are eligble for this scheme
How to Check Kerala Lottery Result ?
participants who have lottery in hand can check the Kerala Lottery Result on official website – www.statelottery.kerala.gov.in. Also the result is updated live at draw time on keralastatelotteryresults.in. We aren’t associated with the official Kerala State Lottery Department. We pass the result information to the audience.