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The details of subsidy disbursed by the Government, Ministry-wise and scheme-wise is as under:
| Actuals 2012-13 | Actuals 2013-14 | Revised 2014-15 | Budget 2015-16 |
Subsidies | 257079 | 254632 | 266692 | 243811 |
Food | 85000 | 92000 | 122676 | 124419 |
Fertilizers | 65613 | 67339 | 70967 | 72969 |
Petroleum | 96880 | 85378 | 60270 | 30000 |
Interest | 7270 | 8137 | 11147 | 14903 |
Other | 2316 | 1778 | 1632 | 1520 |
[source: Statement No. 4, Exp. Bud. Vol. I for the year 2014-15 & 2015-16)
The Government of India has deregulated the petrol and diesel prices, and has also launched a new universal Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme for LPG from 1st January, 2015 onwards which covers both Aadhaar card and non-Aadhaar card holder in which the subsidy will be transferred directly into the bank accounts of cash-transfer-compliant customers in a manner that will avoid duplication and prevent leakages. The Government has also launched a dedicated scheme for end-to-end computerization of Public Distribution System (PDS) throughout the country. 11 States have already joined the National Food Security Act (NFSA) framework, and as the required systems are in place, the other States will follow suit. The Government has simultaneously launched a drive to ensure universal coverage of Aadhaar throughout the country. End-to-end computerization, combined with universal Aadhaar coverage will help improve the targeting efficiency of PDS system in the country.
This was stated by Shri Jayant Sinha, Minister of State in Ministry of Finance in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.
Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG moves subsidies into bank accounts to reduce duplication and prevent leakage. The Government deregulated petrol and diesel prices and implemented a universal Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme for LPG from 1 January 2015, transferring subsidies directly into bank accounts of cash transfer compliant customers (Aadhaar and non Aadhaar holders) to avoid duplication and leakage. The Government also initiated end to end computerization of the Public Distribution System and a drive for universal Aadhaar enrolment; eleven States have joined the National Food Security Act framework, with further roll out contingent on system readiness.Press 'Enter' after typing page number.