Direct benefits transfer for fertiliser: Scope, problem and challenges

DBT in fertiliser is more about checking leakages and diversions than disbursing cash

A pilot for DBT in fertiliser has been going on since last kharif season. For the 2016-17 rabi season, the government had planned to conduct a pilot in DBT for fertiliser in over 16 districts and based on the response, a formal nationwide launch of DBT in fertiliser would be undertaken.

Though, according to some reports, the Centre feels that a nationwide DBT in fertiliser can be started from the coming kharif season across the country, some industry players say it could be challenging, unless the entire machinery is put in place; else, it would only lead to a delay