Centre launches CBDC-based food subsidy transfer under PMGKAY in Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli

August 15, 2026 12:47 PM

Centre launches CBDC-based food subsidy transfer under PMGKAY in Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli

The Centre on Friday launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of food subsidies under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, marking the first large-scale application of CBDC in a Central Government welfare programme. The initiative was inaugurated by Union Minister for Education, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi, along with Punjab Govern...

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches CBDC-based DBT pilot for foodgrain distribution in Chandigarh

August 14, 2026 6:02 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches CBDC-based DBT pilot for foodgrain distribution in Chandigarh

Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) pilot in Chandigarh, aimed at making foodgrain delivery under the Public Distribution System (PDS) more transparent, secure and timely. The initiative was launched at Tagore Theatre in an event chaired by Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria. Union Minister for Education, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Ren...