Other Benefits to the Pensioners
The beneficiaries under Social Security Schemes are provided with a saree for the female pensioner /a dhoti for the male pensioner twice a year during Pongal and Deepavali festivals.
The beneficiaries are also permitted to draw fine variety rice at free of cost as per thefollowing norms:-
4 Kg of fine variety rice per month for those who do not take meals at the Anganwadicentres
2 Kg of the fine variety rice per month for those who take meals at the Anganwadi centres.
5 Kg of rice for the beneficiaries of Social Security Scheme as per the National Food Security Act, 2013