https://thewire.in/economy/rti-finds-discrepancies-in-pmgky-data

Data across ministries - even when they are taken from source systems such as CBS - is grossly mismatching.

#PMGKY was first #DBT scheme in which beneficiary list was prepared by banks, credited using special CBS credit, instead of regular #DBT process

Ex Gratia Payments to Women Under PMGKY: RTI Reveals Major Discrepancies in Implementation Data

In the scheme which aimed to deposit Rs 1,500 into the accounts of over 20 crore women, comparing data proactively put out by the finance ministry with data obtained through an RTI enquiry reveals a discrepancy of at least Rs 286 crore.

#CashlessConsumer - As #PMGKY increases the load and stress on #AePS, #NPCI issued circular on AePS best practices in handling technial declines, customer support etc https://www.npci.org.in/sites/default/files/circular/Circular-AePS-Best-Practices..pdf

Point is not who was distributed or the quantum.
Not even what was the basis for determining eligibility.
But how was 100% saturation of the food vulnerable, needy assured including those without BPL card or #Aadhaar.
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RT @PIB_India
1.78 Lakh MT pulses distributed to 13.4 Crore beneficiaries in States/UTs under #PMGKY

✔️ Rs.19,350.84 crore released for 9.67 crore farmers during #lockdown period under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi…
https://twitter.com/PIB_India/status/1265689326865674240

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“1.78 Lakh MT pulses distributed to 13.4 Crore beneficiaries in States/UTs under #PMGKY ✔️ Rs.19,350.84 crore released for 9.67 crore farmers during #lockdown period under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme Read here: https://t.co/945jlW3BeN”

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Should transaction restrictions on Aadhaar based withdrawal be called off during the current Covid-19 crisis situation?

In Oct 2019, few PSU banks have restrict Aadhaar Based and Micro ATM transactions of other Banks to 4 times a month. These restrictions, however, only apply in case the customer uses the micro-ATM terminal of another bank.

Jan Dhan accounts: Bank mitras seek to do away with biometrics

Tarn Taran, March 30 Bank mitras, who are village-level representatives of several banks, are worried as officials have instructed them to use biometric machines to handle Jan Dhan and social securit

#CashlessConsumer - #DFS letter on relaxation of OVD requirements for opening a small account / KYC formalities of #PMJDY accounts, citing amendment to #PMLA rules relaxing strict KYC requirements to help poor. #PMGKY #DBT #COVID19