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Eliminated 100 million fake beneficiaries, saving ₹3 trillion
  • A massive audit uncovered 100 million duplicate or fictitious names in welfare schemes.
  • Removing these entries saved nearly ₹3 trillion that would have otherwise been siphoned.
  • The effort showcases data‑driven governance and fiscal prudence.
Narendra ModiLex Fridman00:39:23

Supporting quotes

“We removed a hundred million fake or duplicate names, saving nearly ₹3 trillion that would have otherwise ended up in the wrong hands.” — Narendra Modi
“Direct Benefit Transfer ensures that every rupee sent from Delhi reaches the rightful person without leakage.” — Narendra Modi

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