{"id":56248,"date":"2026-08-25T20:27:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T14:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=56248"},"modified":"2026-08-25T20:27:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T14:57:30","slug":"annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tamil_nadu\/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme: Tamil Nadu Announces New LPG Welfare Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tamil_nadu\/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme\/#Annapoorani_Super_Six_LPG_Scheme_explained_Check_Tamil_Nadu_scheme_details_eligibility_beneficiaries_%E2%82%B94000_crore_allocation_and_key_facts_for_competitive_exams\" >Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme explained: Check Tamil Nadu scheme details, eligibility, beneficiaries, \u20b94,000 crore allocation and key facts for competitive exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tamil_nadu\/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme\/#Tamil_Nadu_Announces_a_New_LPG_Welfare_Initiative\" >Tamil Nadu Announces a New LPG Welfare Initiative<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tamil_nadu\/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme\/#Reimbursement_Model_to_Support_Household_Budgets\" >Reimbursement Model to Support Household Budgets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tamil_nadu\/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme\/#Eligible_Groups_Under_the_Scheme\" >Eligible Groups Under the Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tamil_nadu\/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme\/#%E2%82%B94000_Crore_Annual_Allocation_Planned\" >\u20b94,000 Crore Annual Allocation Planned<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tamil_nadu\/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme\/#Launch_Scheduled_for_Pongal_Day_2027\" >Launch Scheduled for Pongal Day 2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tamil_nadu\/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme\/#Significance_of_the_Annapoorani_Super_Six_LPG_Scheme\" >Significance of the Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tamil_nadu\/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme\/#Why_This_News_is_Important\" >Why This News is Important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tamil_nadu\/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme\/#Important_for_Government_Exam_Current_Affairs\" >Important for Government Exam Current Affairs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tamil_nadu\/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme\/#Important_for_Understanding_Direct_Benefit_Transfer\" >Important for Understanding Direct Benefit Transfer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tamil_nadu\/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme\/#Important_for_Social_Welfare_and_Public_Policy\" >Important for Social Welfare and Public Policy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tamil_nadu\/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme\/#Important_for_State-Specific_GK\" >Important for State-Specific GK<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tamil_nadu\/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme\/#Historical_Context_Background_of_LPG_Welfare_Schemes_in_India\" >Historical Context: Background of LPG Welfare Schemes in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tamil_nadu\/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme\/#Growth_of_Clean_Cooking_Initiatives\" >Growth of Clean Cooking Initiatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tamil_nadu\/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme\/#Pradhan_Mantri_Ujjwala_Yojana\" >Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tamil_nadu\/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme\/#Evolution_of_Direct_Benefit_Transfer\" >Evolution of Direct Benefit Transfer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tamil_nadu\/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Annapoorani_Super_Six_LPG_Scheme\" >Key Takeaways from Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tamil_nadu\/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tamil_nadu\/annapoorani-super-six-lpg-scheme\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Annapoorani_Super_Six_LPG_Scheme_explained_Check_Tamil_Nadu_scheme_details_eligibility_beneficiaries_%E2%82%B94000_crore_allocation_and_key_facts_for_competitive_exams\"><\/span><strong>Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme<\/strong> explained: Check Tamil Nadu scheme details, eligibility, beneficiaries, \u20b94,000 crore allocation and key facts for competitive exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tamil_Nadu_Announces_a_New_LPG_Welfare_Initiative\"><\/span>Tamil Nadu Announces a New LPG Welfare Initiative<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Tamil Nadu government has announced the Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme, a new welfare initiative aimed at reducing the financial burden of domestic cooking gas for eligible families. The scheme was introduced in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on August 24, 2026, and is scheduled to commence on Pongal Day in January 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the proposed arrangement, eligible households will purchase domestic LPG cylinders in the usual manner. The government will subsequently reimburse the cost of eligible cylinder purchases directly into the beneficiaries\u2019 bank accounts. The initiative is expected to use the Direct Benefit Transfer system to ensure that financial assistance reaches beneficiaries directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reimbursement_Model_to_Support_Household_Budgets\"><\/span>Reimbursement Model to Support Household Budgets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A major feature of the scheme is its reimbursement-based mechanism. Instead of providing LPG cylinders free at the point of purchase, eligible families will first buy the cylinders and then receive the applicable reimbursement through their bank accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach is designed to combine welfare support with direct financial transfers. For competitive examination aspirants, the scheme is important because it highlights the growing use of Direct Benefit Transfer in public welfare delivery. DBT is widely used by governments to reduce delays, improve transparency and transfer benefits directly to eligible citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligible_Groups_Under_the_Scheme\"><\/span>Eligible Groups Under the Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme will cover several identified categories of beneficiaries. Families with an annual income of up to \u20b92.5 lakh are expected to be eligible under the scheme. Middle farmers and marginal farmers have also been included among the beneficiary categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, persons with disabilities are expected to benefit from the initiative. The Tamil Nadu government plans to implement the scheme through its welfare and public distribution mechanisms. The inclusion of different socio-economic groups reflects a targeted approach towards providing assistance for an essential household requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%82%B94000_Crore_Annual_Allocation_Planned\"><\/span>\u20b94,000 Crore Annual Allocation Planned<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Tamil Nadu government plans to spend approximately \u20b94,000 crore annually on the Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme. The substantial allocation demonstrates the scale of the proposed welfare intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The expenditure is intended to reduce the financial pressure associated with domestic LPG consumption among eligible households. For students preparing for government examinations, the annual budget allocation is an important factual detail that may be useful in questions related to state government schemes, public finance and social welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Launch_Scheduled_for_Pongal_Day_2027\"><\/span>Launch Scheduled for Pongal Day 2027<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scheme is scheduled to begin on Pongal Day in January 2027. Pongal is one of the most important harvest festivals of Tamil Nadu and is celebrated in January every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decision to launch the welfare initiative on Pongal Day gives the programme both administrative and cultural significance. Aspirants should remember the connection between the scheme, Tamil Nadu and the Pongal festival, as such details can be relevant for state-specific and national competitive examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_the_Annapoorani_Super_Six_LPG_Scheme\"><\/span>Significance of the Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme represents an effort to make clean cooking fuel more financially accessible for eligible families. LPG plays an important role in reducing dependence on traditional cooking fuels that can produce indoor air pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative also demonstrates how state governments use targeted welfare schemes and direct financial transfers to support vulnerable and economically eligible sections of society. Its implementation will be important from the perspective of welfare governance, energy access, financial inclusion and public distribution systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"Annapoorani-Super-Six-LPG-Scheme\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS1qOcyZWTfljx3WsDg9htxCgoshJO87M4cmSLWcJ6Yww&amp;s\" alt=\"Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme\" style=\"width:512px;height:auto\" title=\"Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_for_Government_Exam_Current_Affairs\"><\/span>Important for Government Exam Current Affairs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The announcement of the Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme is important for students preparing for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, banking, railways, teaching, defence and other government examinations. Questions in competitive exams frequently focus on newly launched government schemes, the state associated with a scheme, beneficiary categories, financial allocations and implementation mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_for_Understanding_Direct_Benefit_Transfer\"><\/span>Important for Understanding Direct Benefit Transfer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scheme is also relevant for understanding the Direct Benefit Transfer mechanism. Under DBT, welfare benefits are transferred directly to eligible beneficiaries, generally through bank accounts. This approach is associated with improving efficiency and transparency in welfare delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_for_Social_Welfare_and_Public_Policy\"><\/span>Important for Social Welfare and Public Policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scheme reflects the role of state governments in providing targeted support for essential household needs. Domestic LPG is an important component of clean cooking and household energy access. By providing reimbursement support, the scheme aims to reduce the cost burden on eligible groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_for_State-Specific_GK\"><\/span>Important for State-Specific GK<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tamil Nadu government schemes are especially relevant for TNPSC examinations, while state government initiatives can also appear in national-level examinations as current affairs questions. Aspirants should remember the scheme name, launch state, scheduled launch date, annual budget, income criterion and key beneficiary groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Background_of_LPG_Welfare_Schemes_in_India\"><\/span>Historical Context: Background of LPG Welfare Schemes in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Growth_of_Clean_Cooking_Initiatives\"><\/span>Growth of Clean Cooking Initiatives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access to cleaner cooking fuel has been an important public policy issue in India. Traditional cooking fuels such as firewood and other biomass can contribute to indoor air pollution and health risks. Over time, governments have introduced initiatives to improve access to LPG and other cleaner sources of household energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pradhan_Mantri_Ujjwala_Yojana\"><\/span>Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the national level, the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched in 2016 to improve access to LPG connections for women from economically weaker households. The programme became one of India\u2019s major clean cooking fuel initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The broader policy objective has been to expand LPG access and reduce dependence on traditional cooking fuels. The Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme of Tamil Nadu follows a similar welfare objective by providing financial support for domestic LPG consumption among eligible households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_Direct_Benefit_Transfer\"><\/span>Evolution of Direct Benefit Transfer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Direct Benefit Transfer has become an important method for delivering government welfare benefits in India. The system seeks to transfer financial assistance directly to beneficiaries, reducing the role of intermediaries and improving the efficiency of benefit delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme uses a reimbursement model supported by direct transfers into beneficiaries\u2019 bank accounts. This makes the scheme relevant to wider discussions on digital governance, financial inclusion and targeted welfare delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Annapoorani_Super_Six_LPG_Scheme\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme has been announced by the Tamil Nadu government.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>The scheme is scheduled to begin on Pongal Day in January 2027.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Eligible families will purchase domestic LPG cylinders and receive reimbursement through Direct Benefit Transfer.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Families with annual income up to \u20b92.5 lakh, middle and marginal farmers, and persons with disabilities are among the eligible groups.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The Tamil Nadu government plans an annual expenditure of approximately \u20b94,000 crore for the scheme.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. What is the Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme?<\/strong><br>The Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme is a welfare initiative announced by the Tamil Nadu government to provide financial support for domestic LPG cylinder purchases to eligible beneficiaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Which state launched the Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme?<\/strong><br>The scheme was announced by the Tamil Nadu government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. When is the Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme expected to begin?<\/strong><br>The scheme is scheduled to commence on Pongal Day in January 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. How will beneficiaries receive assistance under the scheme?<\/strong><br>Eligible beneficiaries will purchase domestic LPG cylinders and receive the applicable reimbursement directly into their bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. What is the income eligibility criterion under the scheme?<\/strong><br>Families with an annual income of up to \u20b92.5 lakh are expected to be eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. Which groups are expected to benefit from the scheme?<\/strong><br>Eligible groups include qualifying low- and middle-income families, middle and marginal farmers, and persons with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. What is the estimated annual allocation for the scheme?<\/strong><br>The Tamil Nadu government plans to spend approximately \u20b94,000 crore annually on the scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8. Why is the scheme important for competitive examinations?<\/strong><br>It is important because questions may be asked about the scheme\u2019s name, state, launch date, beneficiary groups, budget allocation and Direct Benefit Transfer mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9. What is Direct Benefit Transfer?<\/strong><br>Direct Benefit Transfer is a mechanism through which government benefits are transferred directly to eligible beneficiaries, usually into their bank accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10. 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