3 Questions
What is the main purpose of Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) in India?
To provide targeted delivery of government benefits
Which department was DBT Mission transferred to in 2013?
Department of Expenditure
Is Aadhaar mandatory for DBT schemes in India?
No, it is not mandatory
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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