GS-3 · 2) PDS (objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping, issues of buffer stocks & food security)

201512.5 marksQ3Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Subsidies

In what way could replacement of price subsidy with Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) change the scenario of subsidies in India? Discuss.

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Paper:
GS-3
Section:
2) PDS (objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping, issues of buffer stocks & food security)
Year:
2015
Marks:
12.5

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