India reduced welfare fraud by 12.7% using digital IDs and biometrics, saving $10 billion yearly.

India has cut welfare leakage by 12.7% through digital reforms, primarily using Aadhaar-linked payments and biometric verification, according to a Boston Consulting Group report. The system has improved delivery of food rations, subsidies, and wages in states like Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan, reducing fraud and middleman diversion. These changes have saved an estimated $10 billion annually and offer a scalable model for increasing transparency in public payments globally.