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CBDC-Based DBT for PMGKAY Beneficiaries

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CBDC-Based DBT for PMGKAY Beneficiaries
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated a CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer system for PMGKAY food subsidies in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. The initiative enables beneficiaries to receive subsidies directly in Digital Rupee wallets.

Key Points:

  • Minister: Pralhad Joshi
  • UTs: Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli
  • First large-scale CBDC adoption in a central welfare programme.
  • Subsidy transferred directly to Digital Rupee wallets.
  • Beneficiaries can purchase foodgrains from empanelled merchants.
  • PMGKAY launched in March 2020.
  • Provides free foodgrains to 80+ crore vulnerable citizens.
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Jal Jeevan Mission Completes 7 Years

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Jal Jeevan Mission Completes 7 Years
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) completed seven years on 15 August 2026. Rural tap-water coverage has increased from 16.7% at the launch to over 82%, with more than 15.91 crore rural households now having tap connections.

Key Points:

  • Launch: 15 August 2019
  • Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti
  • Current coverage: 15.91+ crore households
  • 2 lakh+ villages declared ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified.
  • Target: Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural household.
  • Deadline extended to December 2028.
  • Funding: 90:10 Himalayan/NE states, 100% UTs, 50:50 other states.
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