Tag: DBT schemes

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.

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.

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.

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.