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Since its implementation in 2013, the direct benefit transfer system of India has ensured fiscal and social profits by expanding 16 times, from 11 million beneficiaries to 176 million rupees now
The DBT system of India has assured that programs such as MGNS and PM-Kisan achieved 98% of timely salary transfers and RS 22,106 million rupees in savings. (Image: AFP/File)
By reflecting high efficiency, the direct benefit transfer system of India has resulted in a saving of RS 3.48 Lakh Crore and half -subsidy assignments since it was implemented in 2013. ensuring fiscal and social gin, has expanded 16 times in this period.
According to a Quantitative evaluationMade by the Bluekraft Digital Foundation, the Direct Benefit Transfer System (DBT) has redefined the well -being delivery by increasing transparency, stopping leaks and guaranteeing a precise distribution of funds. The policy document evaluates the data from 2009 to 2024 to evaluate the impact of DBT on budget efficiency, the rationalization of subsidies and social results.
The analysis shows that it achieved a cumulative savings of RS 3.48 Lakh million rupees through leak reduction, a reduction in half of subsidy allocations (16% to 9% of total expenditure) and an expansion of 16 times in the beneficiary). The recently developed well -developed welfare efficiency index (which quantifies tax and social gains, increased from 0.32 in 2014 to 0.91 in 2023, he showed.
However, he showed that it is still necessary to expand the system to reminiscent subsidies schemes, while closing the urban-rural gap when it comes to digital infrastructure. This will guarantee inclusive growth and equitable governance of well -being.
What are the key findings?
- Fiscal Optimization: Despite an increase in well-being budgets (RS 2.1 Lakh million rupees in 2009-10 at RS 8.5 Lakh million rupees in 2023-24), subsidy allocations decreased proportionally, reflecting the efficiency based on DBT.
- Sector Impact: Food subsidies represented 53% of total savings (RS 1.85 Lakh Crore), while programs such as MGNS and PM-Kisan achieved 98% of timely salary transfers and RS 22,106 million rupees in savings, respectively.
- IMPROVED ADDRESS: The authentication linked to Aadhaar eliminated ghost beneficiaries, allowing coverage expansion.
What are the policy recommendations?
- Expand DBT coverage: Transition remaining schemes based on DBT subsidies.
- Strengthen digital infrastructure: Prioritize rural and semi -urban bank access to bridge inclusion gaps.
- Take advantage of advanced analysis: Integrates the fraud detection driven by AI to further minimize leaks.
- Improve complaints repair: Establish robust mechanisms to address exclusion.
The analysis declared that the impact of DBT contradicts the criticism of reducing well -being spending by optimizing the use of resources and allowing a broader beneficiary scope with lower tax disbursements. By replacing inefficient subsidies with specific transfers, India has achieved measurable profits in well -being efficiency.
The study used an approach to mixed methods, synthesize Budget data of the Union, DBT portal records and secondary sources. Analytical tools include correlation analysis, Granger causality tests and well -being efficiency index (WEI): a compound metric weighting DBT saving (50%), subsidy reduction (30%) and beneficiary growth (20%).