Aadhaar-based Direct Benefit Transfers saved ₹49,000 crore
The government has revealed that Aadhaar-based Direct Benefit Transfers have helped it save over ₹49,000 crore during the last two and half years. Aadhaar has enabled the government to make such transfers under various schemes like MGNREGA, directly into accounts of beneficiaries, eliminating corruption. Further, Aadhaar has helped over 4.47 crore people to open bank accounts. 