Kerala pension 2000 news” details several welfare benefits available to residents of Kerala aged 50 and above, regardless of whether they hold an APL or BPL ration card. Key programs include the Vayu Madhuram project, which provides free glucometers to BPL seniors with diabetes, and the Mandahasam scheme, offering up to ₹5,000 for artificial dentures for underprivileged senior citizens. Additionally, local panchayats distribute free spectacles for those with impaired vision and walking sticks for those with mobility issues.














