Cash subsidy to LPG consumers has stopped leakages: PM Modi

The governments fiscal management plan in the budget could see a roadmap on extending the controversial cash transfer schemes from just entitlements to subsidies a move that could add fuel to the already surcharged atmosphere over the land acquisition bill ...

The Finance Ministry will implement a common framework for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) across the country, covering all the schemes being funded by the Centre. The 12-digit unique identification number Aadhaar will form the base of the framework, ...

Consumers joining LPG cash-subsidy scheme, launched across India from Jan 1, has swelled from 24% to 64%, making it world's largest direct cash transfer scheme. NEW DELHI: More than 64 per cent of 15.3 crore LPG consumers in the country have joined the ...

Clients looking to transfer out of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes could struggle to find willing advisers and providers to facilitate the shift, leaving them at greater risk of falling victim to fraudsters, Neil MacGillivray has warned. ...

An earlier version of the scheme had to be stopped after SC observed Aadhaar numbers could not be made mandatory for availing of benefits Sudheer Pal Singh | New Delhi December 12, 2014 Last Updated at 00:38 IST Related News Aadhaar-based cash transfers: ...

From January 1, 2015, the Modified Direct Benefit Transfer of the LPG scheme will begin in Pune, but the number of cash transfer compliant customers (those ready to receive the subsidy directly in their bank accounts) in the district is a dismal 9.25 lakh or ...

Domestic cooking gas customers can join the direct benefit transfer scheme till March 2015 though the system would kick start Jan 1, a senior official of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) said here Wednesday. The direct benefit transfer scheme would help the ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said direct cash transfer schemes like the "PAHAL Yojana" will bring an end to black-marketing and subsidies will reach people more effectively.Expressing satisfaction at the registration of 10 crore citizens as part of ...

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS): * To discourage transactions in cash, Rupee debit card to incentivise credit transactions * In line with 'Act East Policy', steps to catalyse investment in this sector through a project development company to oversee ...