Direct Benefit Transfer scheme & Aadhaar
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Direct Benefit Transfer scheme (DBT)?
1. It required the consumer to have an Aadhaar number mandatory for availing the subsidy.
2. The scheme will help to improve financial inclusion of rural people.- Published on 13 Jan 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 2
- If LPG consumer does not have an Aadhaar number, then he can directly receive subsidy in his bank account without the use of Aadhaar number.
- This option which has now been introduced in the modified scheme ensures that LPG subsidy is not denied to an LPG consumer on account of lack of Aadhaar number.
- In this option, Either consumer can Present bank account information (bank account holder name /account number /IFSC code) to the LPG distributor for capture in LPG database OR Present LPG consumer information (17 digit LPG consumer ID) to his bank.
