India saved Rs 3.48 lakh crore as DBT cut leakages in last 10 years: Report

IANS | April 17, 2025 11:22 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India's Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system has resulted in cumulative savings of Rs 3.48 lakh crore through a reduction in leakages that were taking place earlier, and a 16-fold expansion in beneficiary coverage from 11 crore to 176 crore since its launch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, according to a report released on Thursday.