direct benefit transfer (dbt)

Bhopal/Sehore, April 11 – In a major boost to women's empowerment in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will release the 35th installment of the popular 'Ladli Behna Yojana' from Ashta in Sehore district on Sunday.He will directly transfer Rs 1,500 into the bank accounts of over 1.25...

Chandigarh, April 10 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday criticized the opposition parties for "misleading" farmers regarding crop procurement, asserting that his government has put in place comprehensive and robust arrangements to ensure a smooth, transparent, and hassle-free...

Lucknow, March 31 The Uttar Pradesh government will begin procuring pulses, oilseeds, and other crops for the 2026-27 rabi season at a Minimum Support Price (MSP) starting April 2, state Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi said on Tuesday.Addressing a press conference at the Lok Bhavan...

Gandhinagar, March 30 – Gujarat has recorded over 56 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions in the last financial year across more than 200 Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes, reflecting the state's expanding digital governance framework and increased reliance on technology-driven service...

Bhopal, March 30 – Chief Minister Mohan Yadav presided over a major incentive distribution ceremony organized by the MSME Department on Monday, and announced the release of over ₹169 crore in assistance to industries and startups.During the event, the government also cleared the final dividend...

Chandigarh, March 29 – The Punjab Cabinet on Sunday approved the ‘Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna’, under which women will receive a monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,000, while those belonging to the Scheduled Castes will receive Rs 1,500 a month.The scheme will benefit more than 97...

Amaravati, March 26 Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar said on Thursday that there is no shortage of cooking gas, petrol, or diesel in the state and asserted that adequate stocks are available to meet the demand.The state government has set a target to provide over one...

Amaravati, March 25 – In a major relief for electricity consumers across Andhra Pradesh, the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) approved no increase in electricity tariffs for 2026-27 on Wednesday.The state government said that the APERC's decision reaffirms its...

Mumbai, March 24 – The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Committee on government assurances, in its first report presented to the house on Tuesday, made scathing observations regarding bureaucratic apathy.It suggested that departmental secretaries and officers should not skip deliberations but...

Chandigarh, March 24 Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said on Tuesday that Aadhaar has become an important document for good governance, transparency, and ease of living.Kataria, who is also the Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh, said that Aadhaar helps the government...

Shimla, March 12 The Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation Ltd recorded an annual turnover of ₹111 crore and achieved a net profit of ₹6.65 crore for the financial year 2024-25, which reflects improved financial performance and effective management of the Corporation...

Chandigarh, March 9 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday accused the ruling AAP in Punjab of creating obstacles during his visits to the state.Saini further criticized the Bhagwant Mann-led government for distributing freebies at the end of their term while failing to fulfill...

Chandigarh, March 9 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini transferred approximately ₹1,884 crore to beneficiaries across the state through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) with a single click under various schemes on Monday.Saini said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

Bengaluru, March 6 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced several initiatives for the development of temples, pilgrim facilities, and religious infrastructure while presenting the State Budget in the Legislative Assembly on Friday.The Chief Minister said that the government will...

New Delhi, March 2 Fulfilling its election promise, the BJP government in Delhi launched a scheme on Monday to provide two free LPG cylinders on the occasions of Holi and Diwali to holders of ration cards.President Droupadi Murmu launched the scheme, under which Rs 853 (the price of one LPG...

New Delhi, March 2 – On Monday, President Droupadi Murmu, along with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, launched a series of women-centric welfare initiatives of the Delhi government, including the 'Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana', the 'Meri Poonji, Mera Adhikar' scheme with a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of...

New Delhi, March 1 President Droupadi Murmu will launch the Delhi government’s Pink National Common Mobility Card on Monday, which aims to provide free bus travel to women in the national capital and enable seamless access to multiple public transport systems through a single smart card.Murmu...

Nagpur, February 25 President Droupadi Murmu said on Wednesday that India can truly be called a developed nation only if everyone has an equal opportunity to progress and the benefits of development reach every home.She was speaking after launching the 'Golden Era of Maharashtra through Unity...

New Delhi, February 25 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday advocated for transferring the central government's annual fertilizer subsidy of Rs 1.7 lakh crore to farmers' bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), saying it would give them the freedom to choose...

Bhubaneswar, February 24 BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday alleged that the "non-performance" of the BJP government in Odisha has caused "misery" for farmers, women, and all other sections of society.Addressing the "Chasi Surakshya Samabesh” (Farmers' Protection Convention) here, he...