PAHAL (Pratyaksh Hanstantarit Labh) is a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme for LPG subsidy. It was launched to directly transfer the subsidy amount to the bank accounts of LPG consumers, replacing the previous system of providing subsidized cylinders at below-market rates.
Union Government's 'PAHAL' Scheme is related to :
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2019 · Topic: Employment and Welfare Schemes (Food and Nutrition Security Schemes (e.g., National Food Security Act, Mid-day Meal Scheme))
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Answer: A. LPG subsidy trnasfer in consumer's account
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