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What is DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer)? — Meaning, Definition & Example

Definition

DBT is a reform initiative by the Government of India to transfer subsidies and benefits directly to the bank accounts of beneficiaries. It eliminates middlemen and reduces corruption. Over 300+ government schemes use DBT including LPG subsidy, PM-KISAN, scholarships, and MGNREGA wages.

💡 Real Example

Before DBT, LPG subsidies worth ₹12,000 crore/year were lost to ghost beneficiaries. After DBT, savings exceeded ₹90,000 crore since 2014.

🇮🇳 DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) in Hindi / हिंदी में

DBT (डायरेक्ट बेनिफिट ट्रांसफर) — DBT सब्सिडी और लाभ सीधे लाभार्थियों के बैंक खातों में हस्तांतरित करने की सरकारी पहल है।

DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) (Hinglish) — DBT government ki ek reform hai jisme subsidies aur benefits seedha beneficiaries ke bank accounts mein transfer hoti hain. Middlemen khatam hote hain.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) in simple words?
DBT is a reform initiative by the Government of India to transfer subsidies and benefits directly to the bank accounts of beneficiaries. It eliminates middlemen and reduces corruption. Over 300+ government schemes use DBT including LPG subsidy, PM-KISAN, scholarships, and MGNREGA wages.
Can you give an example of DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer)?
Before DBT, LPG subsidies worth ₹12,000 crore/year were lost to ghost beneficiaries. After DBT, savings exceeded ₹90,000 crore since 2014.
What is DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) meaning in Hindi?
In Hindi, DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) is called DBT (डायरेक्ट बेनिफिट ट्रांसफर). DBT सब्सिडी और लाभ सीधे लाभार्थियों के बैंक खातों में हस्तांतरित करने की सरकारी पहल है।