New Delhi, April 17 -- India's Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, introduced in 2013, has reshaped the country's welfare delivery, setting a global benchmark for efficiency and inclusivity.

In a new report, Bluecraft has assessed the transformative impact of DBT over the past decade (2009-2024), highlighting a series of impressive achievements.

With cumulative savings of Rs 3.48 lakh crore, DBT has drastically reduced leakages, curbing the misuse of funds that previously plagued welfare programs.

By leveraging Aadhaar-linked authentication and technology, DBT has eliminated ghost beneficiaries, ensuring that subsidies are reaching those who need them most.

Over the past 15 years, India's welfare budgets have soared--from Rs 2.1 lak...