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Tag: DBT schemes
How does a women’s low spatial mobility impact her access to DBT?
MSC studied how norms around mobility impact women’s access to DBT funds in India. We learned that mobility remains severely restricted for women compared to men. Moreover, several factors influence mobility, including household income, age, and caste.
Nov 9, 2022
What challenges do women face in withdrawing DBT?
Our study with 4,500 beneficiaries analyzed how women withdraw DBT funds. While many women withdraw the funds independently, a third rely on family members to help with the withdrawal.
Nov 8, 2022
Does the initiative to increase awareness of DBT cater to female beneficiaries?
Our study analyzed the channels most successful in disseminating information around DBT. We found that most women prefer learning about schemes in person. Surprisingly, only a small minority learned scheme details through mass media.
Nov 7, 2022
Grievance redress mechanisms in welfare programs: A milestone yet to be achieved
This blog identifies the challenges in grievance resolution for Direct Benefit Transfer programs in India. It suggests ways to reform the existing Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) to ensure maximum inclusion of eligible beneficiaries in these programs.
Sep 28, 2022