The Centre has urged the states to set up Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) cells. "It is up to the States on how they wish to proceed and whether they want to opt for the DBT. But with more and more schemes and subsidies coming onto this platform, it will be useful for States as well," said a senior government official.
The DBT Mission has also issued detailed guidelines on setting up such internal cells by States as well as disbursal of benefits in cash and kind. The cells are envisaged as "one-stop" points for coordinating all efforts for bringing and implementing schemes on to DBT.
"A coordinated effort between the Centre and States will enable faster decision-making, eliminate duplication of efforts and smoothen out differences, if any, hence fostering an easier transition of schemes on to DBT," said the guidelines, pointing out that by March 2017 all Central and Centrally-sponsored welfare and subsidy schemes will be brought on to this platform.
Centre asks States to set up DBT cells
By IndianMandarins - 2016-07-21 09:35:09
The Centre has urged the states to set up Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) cells. "It is up to the States on how they wish to proceed and whether they want to opt for the DBT. But with more and more schemes and subsidies coming onto this platform, it will be useful for States as well," said a senior government official.
The DBT Mission has also issued detailed guidelines on setting up such internal cells by States as well as disbursal of benefits in cash and kind. The cells are envisaged as "one-stop" points for coordinating all efforts for bringing and implementing schemes on to DBT.
"A coordinated effort between the Centre and States will enable faster decision-making, eliminate duplication of efforts and smoothen out differences, if any, hence fostering an easier transition of schemes on to DBT," said the guidelines, pointing out that by March 2017 all Central and Centrally-sponsored welfare and subsidy schemes will be brought on to this platform.
