New Delhi, March 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Saturday that out of 1,200 central and state government schemes, 1,100 are now under DBT, ensuring that money is transferred directly to the beneficiaries' bank accounts.

She highlighted the crucial role of the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) in improving direct benefit transfers (DBT).

Speaking at the the celebrations for the 49th Civil Accounts Day she highlighted the achievements of PFMS, she said that it has significantly helped the government in direct delivery by eliminating middlemen and ensuring that benefits reach the intended beneficiaries.

She said "Everything is going via direct payment, so there are no middlemen, no unborn children getting allowa...