The Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) system, implemented in Chandigarh under the National Food Security Act, recently replaced the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. Beneficiaries now receive subsidies through a mobile app, instead of a bank account, allowing them to purchase goods from empanelled ration shops. However, this new system is experiencing technical issues. On Tuesday, long lines of people formed outside the Food Supply and Co…
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The Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) system, implemented in Chandigarh under the National Food Security Act, recently replaced the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. Beneficiaries now receive subsidies through a mobile app, instead of a bank account, allowing them to purchase goods from empanelled ration shops. However, this new system is experiencing technical issues. On Tuesday, long lines of people formed outside the Food Supply and Co…