Direct Benefit Transfers Curb Fund Misuse, Saves Rs 3.5 Lakh Crore: Report

India's Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, introduced in 2013, has reshaped the country's welfare delivery, setting a global benchmark for efficiency and inclusivity. In a new report, Bluecraft has assessed the transformative impact of DBT over the past decade. With cumulative savings of 3.48 lakh crore rupees, DBT has drastically reduced leakages, curbing the misuse of funds that previously plagued welfare programs.