Direct benefit transfer helps govt save Rs 2.7 lakh crore
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Direct benefit transfer helps govt save Rs 2.7 lakh crore

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that DBT has saved Rs 2.7 lakh crore for the government and over Rs 26.5 lakh crore has been transferred through central schemes. IMF and World Bank have praised India's efficient implementation of DBT in supporting underprivileged groups. The Interim Budget also announced crop insurance for four crore farmers under PM Fasal Bima Yojana.

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