The Kerala State Lotteries Department has scheduled the Karunya Plus KN-618 draw for April 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM in Thiruvananthapuram, with official results due by 5:00 PM. This weekly Thursday event draws thousands of participants statewide, each holding a ₹50 ticket in pursuit of life-changing prizes. The lottery generates revenue that bolsters state welfare programs, including healthcare and financial aid.
Draw Mechanics and Prize Breakdown
Karunya Plus operates under rigorous supervision to guarantee fairness, with tickets sold via authorized agents bearing unique numbers. Prizes hinge on matching ticket digits across multiple tiers, from the headline ₹1 crore first prize down to ₹100 for the ninth. Lower prizes like ₹5,000 for fourth place and consolation ensure broader distribution of winnings.
- 1st Prize: ₹1 Crore
- 2nd Prize: ₹30 Lakh
- 3rd Prize: ₹5 Lakh
- Consolation Prize: ₹5,000
- 4th Prize: ₹5,000
- 5th Prize: ₹2,000
- 6th Prize: ₹1,000
- 7th Prize: ₹500
- 8th Prize: ₹200
- 9th Prize: ₹100
Transparency and Verification Process
The department adheres to the Lotteries Regulation Act, conducting draws through monitored procedures and publishing results on official portals and in the government gazette. Participants check outcomes by downloading the PDF from the Kerala lottery website and cross-referencing their ticket numbers. This system fosters trust, as every step—from sales to announcement—remains open to scrutiny.
Claiming Winnings and State Contributions
Winners face a 30-day window to claim prizes, submitting signed tickets, identity proof, PAN card, photos, and forms at district offices for amounts up to ₹1 lakh or the director's office for larger sums. Joint or minor claims demand extra documents. Beyond individual windfalls, proceeds sustain public services and create jobs, embedding the lottery in Kerala's social fabric.
