07-April-2026
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Direct benefit transfers down 5% to Rs 6.6 lakh crore in FY26
06-Apr-2026

Delivery of subsidies and welfare benefits through the direct benefit transfer (DBT) mechanism fell 5% to Rs 6.6 lakh crore in FY26 from Rs 6.9 lakh crore in FY25. The DBT spending pattern also reveals a shift in government resource allocation, with a moderation of transfers under some welfare schemes while allocations toward housing and agriculture have risen.

News Source:- https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/direct-benefit-transfers-down-6-to-rs-6-6-lakh-crore-in-fy26/4196064/