Its been 13 years since the launch of DBT on Jan 1st 2013. Initially aimed at reducing leakages in Liquified Petroleum Gas distribution, now has been applied progressively to Scholarship benefits, Fertilizers and Public Distribution System. The Government of India's estimated cumulative savings and benefits from Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and associated governance reforms up to 31 March 2025. The key mechanism is the removal of duplicate, fake, inactive or otherwise ineligible beneficiaries, reducing the leakage of public funds. (DBT) Direct Benefit Transfer +1 1. Where did the ₹5.14 lakh crore come from? India's DBT system transfers welfare benefits directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts and supports the targeted delivery of subsidies and other benefits. It is enabled in part by the JAM framework — Jan Dhan bank accounts, Aadhaar and mobile connectivity. The government's DBT Mission reports the following cumulative estimates: ₹5,14,201.92 crore, or approxima...