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Central schemes excel through DBT, transfer Rs 84,998 crore in FY18

Central schemes excel through DBT, transfer Rs 84,998 crore in FY18

Thu, Dec 28, 2017

 DBT was introduced to bring transparency and eliminate pilferage from distribution of funds sponsored by Central government.

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Time for consolidation of reforms initiated in 42 months: Niti

Time for consolidation of reforms initiated in 42 months: Niti

Sun, Nov 26, 2017

The new initiatives in the next 18 months, Kumar said, should focus on health and education sectors as these two are going to be critical for human resource development.

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GST, Direct Benefit Transfer, demonetisation to ‘foster sustainable growth’ in India, Moody’s says

GST, Direct Benefit Transfer, demonetisation to ‘foster sustainable growth’ in India, Moody’s says

Fri, Nov 17, 2017

Recent reforms undertaken by the government of India provided 'greater confidence' that the high level of public indebtedness which is India's principal credit weakness will remain stable, Moody's said.  

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Direct benefit transfer results in Rs 50,000 crore savings for Govt in last 3 years: Amit Shah

Direct benefit transfer results in Rs 50,000 crore savings for Govt in last 3 years: Amit Shah

Sun, May 28, 2017

BJP President Amit Shah has said the direct benefit transfer (DBT) programme has resulted in Rs 50,000 crore savings for PM Narendra Modi-led government in the last three years adding further that the direct and indirect taxes have witnessed a growth rate of 20% and the country's inflation is under control.

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Not a replacement but an add-on to social programmes; Universal Basic Income explained

Not a replacement but an add-on to social programmes; Universal Basic Income explained

Tue, Jan 31, 2017

The proposal for the provision of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) in the Economic Survey document began with quotes by Mahatma Gandhi.

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Economic Survey: Has the government spread enough JAM across India?

Economic Survey: Has the government spread enough JAM across India?

Tue, Jan 31, 2017

Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, Mobile have been in focus for a period of two years now and it was one of the central themes of last year’s economic survey.

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Budget 2017: 8-10% cigarette tax, rural stimulus imminent, says FMCG experts

Budget 2017: 8-10% cigarette tax, rural stimulus imminent, says FMCG experts

Sun, Jan 22, 2017

The upcoming budget has all eyes turned to how the government will calm the seas after the demonetisation and Goods and Service Tax (GST) storm in 2016.

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