Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT)

Direct Benefit Transfer [DBT] is one of the most critical modules of PFMS that deals with transfer of benefits to the marginalized and vulnerable sections of society. The DBT Scheme was announced by the GoI for implementation w.e.f 01.01.2013. Further, the use of PFMS has been made mandatory for payment, accounting and reporting under Direct Benefit Transfer, with effect from 1st April 2015 to transfer the benefits of various social welfare schemes like Scholarships, Subsidy, wages, pensions, cash in lieu of food grains etc. directly in the bank account of the beneficiary.

Moreover, the scope of DBT is increasing manyfold day by day with the adaptation of new programs and technologies under Digital India Programme.

Implementation of Ack/Nack protocol with External System:

PFMS is in process of Implementation of Ack/Nack protocol with External System to improve acknowledgment system between External System and the PFMS for better monitoring of DBT payments and to avoid delay in disbursement of DBT to the beneficiaries.

Implementation of SMS facility in DBT Schemes:

To ensure more and more citizen centric services [SMS Facility] for DBT Beneficiaries, PFMS has started sending SMS to the Beneficiaries of DBT schemes.

“Know Your Payment” Status at PFMS portal:

PFMS has developed and deployed an additional functionality wherein the details of Aadhar Based Credited Account are available. Further, the PFMS is enhancing this tracker by providing more details with time-stamp under this NSP tracker. The functionality has been developed and under testing.