The Direct Benefit Transfer scheme is a programme initiated by the Government of India to transfer funds under various welfare schemes directly to its recipient.
The delivery process under this scheme is simpler and faster, ensuring accurate targeting of the beneficiaries and reduction of fraud.
The amount is transferred directly to the people through their linked bank accounts.
Significance
The subsidy amount is directly credited into the beneficiary accounts without the involvement of the middlemen.
The incidence of theft from government-sponsored schemes is reduced.
It provides the government a platform to communicate with both citizens and program participants.
