On Wednesday, the top International Monetary Fund (IMF) official during a press briefing described India’s implementation of a direct cash transfer scheme and other similar social welfare programmes as a “logistical marvel” given the sheer size of the country.&nbsp;

These remarks were made by IMF’s Deputy Director of the Fiscal Affairs Department, Paolo Mauro, who was responding to a question on the direct cash transfer programme, successfully implemented by the Indian government.&nbsp;

“From India, there is a lot to learn. There is a lot to learn from some other examples around the world. We have examples from pretty much every continent and every level of income. If I look at the case of India, it is actually quite impressive” said Mauro, according to media reports.&nbsp;

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He added, “In fact, just because of the sheer size of the country, it is a logistical marvel how these programmes that seek to help people who are at low-income levels reach literally hundreds of millions of people.” The IMF official was addressing a press conference on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group (WBG).

According to sources, he also noted that there are several programmes specifically for women and other additional programmes that target farmers and the elderly. He added, “Perhaps the interesting part is that in these examples, there is a lot of technological innovation,” and highlighted the use of a unique identification system, the Aadhaar, in making the cash transfer scheme a success in India.&nbsp;

“But in other countries, also, there is greater use of sending money through mobile banking to people who actually do not have a whole lot of money, but they have a cell phone”, noted the IMF official.&nbsp;

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He added, “So being somewhat innovative in identifying people, in processing their applications for transfers through digital means, deploying funds through, again, mobile banking. This is something that countries can learn from each other. We also try here to be a little bit of a convening place where people can compare these types of experiences.”

On the other hand, Vitor Gaspar, IMF’s Director of the Fiscal Affairs Department, said that they are collaborating with India in this context, as it is “as one of the most inspiring examples of the application of technology to solve very complicated issues of targeting support to the people who need it most.”&nbsp;

According to reports, DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) transfers benefits and subsidies of various social welfare schemes are directly credited to the beneficiary's bank account periodically, bypassing the need for an intermediary body. More than Rs 24.8 lakh crore have been transferred through DBT since 2013, indicated the government data. Additionally, over 90 lakh DBT payments are processed daily, said media reports, citing government data.&nbsp;

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On Wednesday, the top International Monetary Fund (IMF) official during a press briefing described India’s implementation of a direct cash transfer scheme and other similar social welfare programmes as a “logistical marvel” given the sheer size of the country.

On Wednesday, the top International Monetary Fund (IMF) official during a press briefing described India’s implementation of a direct cash transfer scheme and other similar social welfare programmes as a “logistical marvel” given the sheer size of the country. These remarks were made by IMF’s Deputy Director of the Fiscal Affairs Department, Paolo Mauro, who was responding to a question on the direct cash transfer programme, successfully implemented by the Indian government. “From India, there is a lot to learn. There is a lot to learn from some other examples around the world. We have examples from pretty much every continent and every level of income. If I look at the case of India, it is actually quite impressive” said Mauro, according to media reports. ALSO READ: No more funding from India to Sri Lanka as IMF talks progress: Sources He added, “In fact, just because of the sheer size of the country, it is a logistical marvel how these programmes that seek to help people who are at low-income levels reach literally hundreds of millions of people.” The IMF official was addressing a press conference on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group (WBG). According to sources, he also noted that there are several programmes specifically for women and other additional programmes that target farmers and the elderly. He added, “Perhaps the interesting part is that in these examples, there is a lot of technological innovation,” and highlighted the use of a unique identification system, the Aadhaar, in making the cash transfer scheme a success in India. “But in other countries, also, there is greater use of sending money through mobile banking to people who actually do not have a whole lot of money, but they have a cell phone”, noted the IMF official. ALSO READ: IMF cuts 2023 global growth to 2.7%, India set to be one of fastest-growing economies He added, “So being somewhat innovative in identifying people, in processing their applications for transfers through digital means, deploying funds through, again, mobile banking. This is something that countries can learn from each other. We also try here to be a little bit of a convening place where people can compare these types of experiences.” On the other hand, Vitor Gaspar, IMF’s Director of the Fiscal Affairs Department, said that they are collaborating with India in this context, as it is “as one of the most inspiring examples of the application of technology to solve very complicated issues of targeting support to the people who need it most.” According to reports, DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) transfers benefits and subsidies of various social welfare schemes are directly credited to the beneficiary's bank account periodically, bypassing the need for an intermediary body. More than Rs 24.8 lakh crore have been transferred through DBT since 2013, indicated the government data. Additionally, over 90 lakh DBT payments are processed daily, said media reports, citing government data. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

‘A lot to learn’ from India: IMF praises direct cash transfer and other government schemes

Law and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday reiterated that Aadhaar data cannot be breached, as it is stored in a safe and secure encrypted manner.

"Biometric data on Aadhaar is kept in safe and secure conditions in an encrypted form, and so strong that even for the billionth of a second it cannot be breached. The unique initiative of Aadhaar is that we do three crore authentications every three seconds. Aadhar Data is kept in secure conditions duly backed by a parliamentary law, so strong that if anyone tries to disclose the biometric details, he can be prosecuted and it can only happen in the case of compelling national security that too after the affirmation of a committee headed by the cabinet secretary," he said while speaking at a financial inclusion conference here.

Talking about the Centre's vision of complete digitisation, Prasad acknowledged that while financial inclusion is the goal, digitalisation is the medium."We created ecosystems, relaxed the laws, created incentives, removed the barriers for development. The philosophy of the Narendra Modi government is to create the enabling atmosphere so that people can do their business and pay taxes and with that our government would help the poor. Banking the unbanked, funding the unfunded and securing the unsecured is yet another philosophy of our government. India has opened 55 per cent global bank accounts since the Narendra Modi government came to power," he added.

Talking about the Centre's vision in the field of artificial intelligence, Prasad opined that India should become the centre of data analytics.

"According to a London-based think tank, India is among the top 20 global leaders in the digitalisation and e-governance sector. India should become the centre of the data analysis. Data analytics is the future." Prasad added.

Speaking about the digitalisation of the judiciary and courts, Prasad said that around 17,000 district courts and all the high courts have become digital. "Our data, IT and digital profile and services will become a benchmark on how IT can be used for transformation in a democracy," he added.

Prasad also said that through the Digital India programme, the Centre aims to empower ordinary citizens with the power of technology, a technology that is low-cost, developmental and inclusive.&nbsp;

Law and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday reiterated that Aadhaar data cannot be breached, as it is stored in a safe and secure encrypted manner.

Law and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday reiterated that Aadhaar data cannot be breached, as it is stored in a safe and secure encrypted manner. "Biometric data on Aadhaar is kept in safe and secure conditions in an encrypted form, and so strong that even for the billionth of a second it cannot be breached. The unique initiative of Aadhaar is that we do three crore authentications every three seconds. Aadhar Data is kept in secure conditions duly backed by a parliamentary law, so strong that if anyone tries to disclose the biometric details, he can be prosecuted and it can only happen in the case of compelling national security that too after the affirmation of a committee headed by the cabinet secretary," he said while speaking at a financial inclusion conference here. Talking about the Centre's vision of complete digitisation, Prasad acknowledged that while financial inclusion is the goal, digitalisation is the medium."We created ecosystems, relaxed the laws, created incentives, removed the barriers for development. The philosophy of the Narendra Modi government is to create the enabling atmosphere so that people can do their business and pay taxes and with that our government would help the poor. Banking the unbanked, funding the unfunded and securing the unsecured is yet another philosophy of our government. India has opened 55 per cent global bank accounts since the Narendra Modi government came to power," he added. Talking about the Centre's vision in the field of artificial intelligence, Prasad opined that India should become the centre of data analytics. "According to a London-based think tank, India is among the top 20 global leaders in the digitalisation and e-governance sector. India should become the centre of the data analysis. Data analytics is the future." Prasad added. Speaking about the digitalisation of the judiciary and courts, Prasad said that around 17,000 district courts and all the high courts have become digital. "Our data, IT and digital profile and services will become a benchmark on how IT can be used for transformation in a democracy," he added. Prasad also said that through the Digital India programme, the Centre aims to empower ordinary citizens with the power of technology, a technology that is low-cost, developmental and inclusive.

Aadhaar data cannot be breached, reiterates Ravi Shankar Prasad

The Supreme Court today said that a five-judge constitution bench would hear tomorrow pleas seeking an interim stay on the Centre&#39;s decision directing mandatory linking of Aadhaar with various government schemes and welfare measures.

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud said that the larger bench would sit at 2 PM tomorrow to take up the interlocutory applications seeking interim relief against the Centre&#39;s decision on linking of Aadhaar with various schemes.

The Centre had on December 7 told the apex court that the deadline for mandatory linking of Aadhaar to avail various services and welfare schemes would shortly be extended till March 31 next year.&nbsp;On November 27, the apex court had said it may consider setting up a constitution bench to hear pleas challenging the Centre&#39;s move to make Aadhaar card mandatory for availing various services and benefits of welfare schemes.

It had on October 30 said a constitution bench would commence hearing on the clutch of petitions against the Aadhaar scheme from the last week of November.&nbsp;Recently, a nine-judge constitution bench of the apex court had held that Right to Privacy was a Fundamental Right under the Constitution. Several petitioners&nbsp;challenging the validity of Aadhaar had claimed it violated privacy rights.

The Centre had on October 25 told the top court that the deadline for mandatory linking of Aadhaar to receive benefits of government schemes has been extended till March 31, 2018, for those who do not have the 12-digit unique biometric identification number and were willing to enroll for it.

The Attorney General had told the court that no coercive action would be taken against those who do not have the Aadhaar card but are willing to enroll for. He had said such people would not be denied the benefits of social welfare schemes till March 31.

In a note to the court, the government had said that &quot;those who have Aadhaar are required to seed/link their Aadhaar with SIM card, with the bank account, PAN card and other schemes where section 7 notifications have been issued&quot;.&nbsp;&quot;The government will be open for the deadline for linking Aadhaar to various programmes being extended for another three months till March 31, 2018, for those who do not have Aadhaar&quot;, the note had said.

Some petitioners in the top court have termed the linking of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) number with bank accounts and mobile numbers as &quot;illegal and unconstitutional&quot;.&nbsp;They have also objected to the CBSE&#39;s alleged move to make Aadhaar card mandatory for students appearing for examinations, a contention denied by the Centre.

One of the counsels representing the petitioners had earlier said that final hearing on the main Aadhaar matter was necessary as the government &quot;cannot compel&quot; citizens to link their Aadhaar with either bank accounts or cell phone numbers.

A bench would sit at 2 PM tomorrow (Thursday) to take up applications seeking interim relief against Adhaar linking

The Supreme Court today said that a five-judge constitution bench would hear tomorrow pleas seeking an interim stay on the Centre's decision directing mandatory linking of Aadhaar with various government schemes and welfare measures. A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud said that the larger bench would sit at 2 PM tomorrow to take up the interlocutory applications seeking interim relief against the Centre's decision on linking of Aadhaar with various schemes. The Centre had on December 7 told the apex court that the deadline for mandatory linking of Aadhaar to avail various services and welfare schemes would shortly be extended till March 31 next year. On November 27, the apex court had said it may consider setting up a constitution bench to hear pleas challenging the Centre's move to make Aadhaar card mandatory for availing various services and benefits of welfare schemes. It had on October 30 said a constitution bench would commence hearing on the clutch of petitions against the Aadhaar scheme from the last week of November. Recently, a nine-judge constitution bench of the apex court had held that Right to Privacy was a Fundamental Right under the Constitution. Several petitioners challenging the validity of Aadhaar had claimed it violated privacy rights. The Centre had on October 25 told the top court that the deadline for mandatory linking of Aadhaar to receive benefits of government schemes has been extended till March 31, 2018, for those who do not have the 12-digit unique biometric identification number and were willing to enroll for it. The Attorney General had told the court that no coercive action would be taken against those who do not have the Aadhaar card but are willing to enroll for. He had said such people would not be denied the benefits of social welfare schemes till March 31. In a note to the court, the government had said that "those who have Aadhaar are required to seed/link their Aadhaar with SIM card, with the bank account, PAN card and other schemes where section 7 notifications have been issued". "The government will be open for the deadline for linking Aadhaar to various programmes being extended for another three months till March 31, 2018, for those who do not have Aadhaar", the note had said. Some petitioners in the top court have termed the linking of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) number with bank accounts and mobile numbers as "illegal and unconstitutional". They have also objected to the CBSE's alleged move to make Aadhaar card mandatory for students appearing for examinations, a contention denied by the Centre. One of the counsels representing the petitioners had earlier said that final hearing on the main Aadhaar matter was necessary as the government "cannot compel" citizens to link their Aadhaar with either bank accounts or cell phone numbers.

Supreme Court's Constitution bench to hear petitions against Aadhaar tomorrow

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