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flag India's DBT system saves $45 billion, expanding to 176 crore beneficiaries and enhancing welfare efficiency.

flag India's Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, launched in 2013, has saved Rs 3.48 lakh crore ($45 billion) by reducing leakages and eliminating ghost beneficiaries through Aadhaar authentication. flag The scheme has expanded from 11 crore to 176 crore beneficiaries, improving efficiency in key programs like PM-KISAN and MGNREGS. flag Despite challenges, DBT's success positions India to achieve its development goals by redirecting savings into healthcare, agriculture, and rural employment. flag The Welfare Efficiency Index has improved from 0.32 in 2014 to 0.91 in 2023.

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