Dayanand Social Security scheme (DSSS)- the oldest and the first of its kind financial assistance scheme for the senior citizens was launched in 2001 by Parrikar during his first term as Chief Minister. The most populist scheme has completed 17 years. As on date, there are 1.96 lakh people availing benefit under the scheme, which provides Rs 2,000 to senior citizens, additional Rs 500 (2500) for medical treatment and Rs 3,500 to those suffering 90 per cent disability. With Department of Social Welfare failing to maintain the bifurcation of the beneficiaries under various financial heads, the actual expenditure on the scheme cannot be calculated. If one calculates the average income of Rs 2,000 to these 1.96 lakh beneficiaries, the government spends around Rs 39.2 cr per month, on an average Rs 470 cr per annum.