Question: What is the total amount saved under the direct benefit transfer scheme in the financial year 2016-17?
(a) 52,0000crores
(b) 57,029 crores
(c) 65,000 crores
(d) 68,000 crores
Ans: (b)
Related facts:-
- On July 10, 2017, the Central Government released the data on savings under the direct benefit transfer scheme.
- According to the Central Government, in the financial year 2016-17, a total of Rs. 57,029 crores has been saved under direct benefit transfer.
- A total of 485 schemes have been identified from 60 ministries for the DBT.
- This scheme was launched by the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on January 1, 2013.
Related Links:-
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http://www.ptinews.com/news/8873431_Over-Rs-57-000-cr-savings-through-DBT–Govt
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http://pib.nic.in/newsite/mbErel.aspx?relid=92113