<h1>India to Cut Central Subsidies to 1.75% of GDP, Improve Targeting and Delivery with Tech Initiatives.</h1> The Indian government announced plans to revisit unviable subsidies and reduce central subsidies to 1.75% of GDP over three years. The focus will be on improving subsidy targeting and delivery. A mobile-based Fertilizer Management System will be launched nationwide, with direct subsidy transfers to retailers and farmers in phases. Aadhaar-enabled payments will be implemented in over 50 districts within six months. Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies have launched LPG transparency portals, and pilot projects for direct subsidy transfers for LPG and kerosene are underway. Aadhaar has been used to validate PDS ration cards in Jharkhand.