PAHAL, an initiative to transfer the subsidy to direct bank account of

PAHAL, an initiative to transfer the subsidy to direct bank account of the beneficiaries, is related to

LPG consumers
internet consumers
farmers for fertilisers
Central Government Employees for medical treatment
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2020
The correct option is A. PAHAL is an initiative related to transferring subsidy to LPG consumers directly into their bank accounts.
– PAHAL stands for ‘Pratyaksha Hastaantarit Laabh’.
– It is a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme launched by the Government of India.
– The primary objective of PAHAL is to transfer the subsidy amount for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders directly to the bank accounts of eligible consumers, replacing the previous system of providing cylinders at subsidized prices.
PAHAL was rolled out nationwide in January 2015 and became the world’s largest cash transfer program (Guinness World Record). It aims to curb leakages and ensure that the subsidy reaches the intended beneficiaries efficiently.
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