Tag: #Cbdc

Govt Schemes

Govt to scale up use of digital currency for food subsidy disbursal

The Centre is scaling up the use of RBI's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) food coupons across states and Union Territories to replace cash DBT and ePoS-based distribution, aiming to prevent foodgrain diversion and streamline welfare delivery under PMGKAY.

14 Aug 2026 Financial Express , Read To Lead

Govt Schemes

Chandigarh to roll out CBDC-based food subsidy under PMGKAY on Aug 14

Chandigarh to roll out CBDC-based food subsidy under PMGKAY on Aug 14

12 Aug 2026 The Times Of India

Govt Schemes

Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli to launch CBDC food subsidy transfers

The two Union Territories will become the first in India to fully digitise PMGKAY food subsidy delivery through Digital Rupee tokens under the new system.

12 Aug 2026 Business Standard

Govt Schemes

CBDC-Based Food Subsidy DBT to Launch in Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Centre to launch CBDC-based DBT under PMGKAY in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli on Aug 14, enabling direct food subsidy transfers to digital wallets.

12 Aug 2026 Newkerala.com

Govt Schemes

Centre enacts series of reforms to keep food subsidy bill in check

Changes to AAY entitlements, digital food vouchers, procurement systems and PDS reforms signal a broader effort to improve targeting, reduce leakages and contain food subsidy costs

14 Jul 2026 Business Standard