The Kerala State Lotteries department has declared the results of the Karunya KR-636 lottery draw on Saturday, January 13, 2024. The lucky winners of the first prize of Rs 80 lakh are ticket numbers KZ 259878 and KZ 259879. The second prize of Rs 10 lakh goes to ticket number KU 221724. The third prize of Rs 1 lakh is shared by 12 ticket holders.

How to check the Karunya KR-636 lottery results
The official results of the Karunya KR-636 lottery draw are available on the website of the Kerala State Lotteries department. The participants can also download the PDF file of the results from the website. The website also provides the details of the prize structure, claim form, and the list of authorized agents.
The participants are advised to verify their ticket numbers with the official results published in the Kerala Government Gazette and surrender the winning tickets within 30 days from the date of the draw.
What is the Karunya KR-636 lottery scheme
The Karunya KR-636 lottery is one of the seven weekly lotteries conducted by the Kerala State Lotteries department. The draw is held every Saturday at 3 pm at the Gorky Bhavan near Bakery Junction, Thiruvananthapuram. The tickets are sold for Rs 40 each and offer a chance to win a bumper prize of Rs 80 lakh.
The Karunya lottery scheme was launched in 2011 with the aim of raising funds for the Karunya Benevolent Fund, which provides financial assistance to the poor and needy patients suffering from chronic diseases.
What are the other weekly lotteries in Kerala
Apart from the Karunya lottery, the Kerala State Lotteries department also organises six other weekly lotteries, namely, Win-Win on Monday, Sthree Sakthi on Tuesday, Akshaya on Wednesday, Karunya Plus on Thursday, Nirmal on Friday, and Pournami on Sunday. Each lottery has a different prize structure and ticket price.
The Kerala State Lotteries department also conducts seasonal lottery “bumpers” for special occasions such as Onam, Vishu, Christmas, and Monsoon. These lotteries offer higher prizes ranging from Rs 3 crore to Rs 12 crore.
How to claim the Karunya KR-636 lottery prize
The winners of the Karunya KR-636 lottery can claim their prize money from the district lottery offices or the directorate of state lotteries after filling the claim form and submitting the required documents. The documents include a copy of the winning ticket, a self-attested copy of the PAN card, a passport size photograph, and a proof of identity and address.
The winners of the first and second prizes have to surrender their original tickets along with the claim form and documents to the directorate of state lotteries. The winners of the third and lower prizes can claim their prize money from the district lottery offices or the authorized agents.
The winners have to pay the applicable tax and commission on the prize money as per the rules of the Kerala State Lotteries department.






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