July 01, 2025 7:17 pm
Over two-thirds of Indians who use digital devices struggle with basic digital banking transactions, highlighting the persistent challenge of bridging the digital literacy and access gap
June 03, 2023 11:05 am
Southern states, particularly AP and Telangana, take the lead in direct benefit transfer schemes
November 21, 2022 7:15 am
“The government doesn’t want to antagonise people just when so many states are going to the polls ahead of the general elections in early 2024. Political opponents could instil fear among people about reforms even though they are well-intentioned,” a senior official said.
September 02, 2022 2:57 am
As far as digital payments are concerned, more than 8,840 crore digital payment transactions were done during 2021-22 and nearly 3,300 crore in fiscal 2022-23, till July 24.
April 19, 2021 9:18 am
Move to credit MSPs to farmers’ account is welcome. In long run minimum support should be replaced by per acre transfers
February 18, 2016 2:20 am
Uttar Pradesh has shown how DBT model is good for both farmers and the exchequer.
May 05, 2013 12:57 am
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) should consider pushing forward Indias system of Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) to other developing countries





