Govt starts Direct transfer of kerosene subsidy

Centre announced a scheme to implement direct benefit transfers (DBT) for kerosene subsidies starting April 1 this year.DBT Scheme is already implemented for LPG users.Under the scheme, the consumer would be required to pay the full un-subsidised price of kerosene at the time of purchase. The subsidy amount will then be subsequently directly transferred to their bank account.
Targeted Eight states — Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, and Rajasthan — have already agreed to initiate direct cash transfers of kerosene subsidies in a few of their districts.
About Direct Benefit Transfer
The purpose of Direct Benefits Transfer is to ensure that benefits go to individuals' bank accounts electronically, minimising tiers involved in fund flow thereby reducing delay in payment, ensuring accurate targeting of the beneficiary and curbing pilferage and duplication.
Accounts are linked through UIDAI number.