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What is the main purpose of Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) in India?
What is the main purpose of Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) in India?
Which department was DBT Mission transferred to in 2013?
Which department was DBT Mission transferred to in 2013?
Is Aadhaar mandatory for DBT schemes in India?
Is Aadhaar mandatory for DBT schemes in India?
Study Notes
- India saved over $27 bn through Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT).
- DBT was launched in 2013 for targeted delivery of government benefits.
- DBT has expanded to over 300 Central schemes and 2000 State schemes.
- Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts are used for DBT.
- Aadhaar is not mandatory in DBT schemes but preferred.
- DBT Mission was created in the Planning Commission for implementation.
- The Mission was transferred to the Department of Expenditure in 2013.
- DBT Mission was placed in Cabinet Secretariat under Secretary (Co-ordination & PG) from 2015.
- DBT is used to transfer government benefits directly to citizens.
- DBT has resulted in significant cost savings for the government.
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Take this quiz to test your knowledge on Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) in India. Learn about the history, implementation, and impact of this government scheme that has revolutionized the delivery of benefits to citizens. Test your understanding of key concepts such as Aadhaar, scheme expansion, and cost savings. Discover how DBT has transformed the way the government provides assistance to its citizens, and see if you can score a perfect 10!
