Kerala's declining mortality raises government pension liabilities

Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian spoke about the effects of Kerala's declining mortality rate on the government's pension costs. He addressed the Kerala NGO Union in Alappuzha on Saturday. Cherian noted that many people in Kerala receive pensions and highlighted the low overall mortality rate in the state. He emphasized that while this is a positive development, it poses a financial challenge for the government. He acknowledged that people in Kerala are living longer, with some reaching the age of 100. He mentioned his own 94-year-old mother who also receives a pension. Cherian humorously questioned why she needed a pension at her age.