In this video:
Key Address: Saurabh K Tiwari, Additional Secretary, Direct Benefit Transfer, India
Topic: Transforming Service Delivery: The DBT Model for Tech-Enabled Governance
Key Highlights:
[1] DBT empowers the welfare state, ensuring benefits reach the poorest and reducing inequality.
[2] India’s digital model is now globally replicable, unlike earlier admiration for small states like Singapore.
[3] Tech + political will have enabled effective delivery at scale in a democratic setup.
[4] Public digital infra like UPI is free by design, seen as a public good to boost adoption.
[5] India’s inclusive digital infrastructure is a global benchmark for welfare delivery and governance.