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CAG Flags Serious Lapses in DBT
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Sanjay Murthy, recently spoke about serious problems in the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
He said that a lot of money, thousands of crores, is being sent to people's accounts without proper checks.
This happens because different government departments don't share information well and use different databases.
Murthy explained that some states, especially in the south, are better at using technology for these checks.
He also mentioned that technology has helped speed up audits, making them faster and more efficient.
He urged for better accuracy and checks in government schemes to prevent misuse.
CAG Sanjay Murthy highlighted serious lapses in the DBT system, with thousands of crores transferred without proper checks.
The issues stem from weak data integration and government departments operating in silos, leading to inconsistent databases.
Murthy noted that the maturity of database deployment varies widely across states, with southern states having more advanced data systems.
He emphasized the need for accuracy and checks in implementing government schemes to prevent misuse.
Technology has accelerated social sector audits, allowing completion in 45 days and enabling simultaneous audits of multiple schemes.
- Who
- Comptroller and Auditor General of India Sanjay Murthy
- What
- Raised concerns over lapses in the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system
- Where
- National Academy of Direct Taxes, Nagpur
- When
- December 18, 2025
- Why
- Due to weak data integration and government departments operating in silos
Key facts
- Date
- December 18, 2025
- Speaker
- Comptroller and Auditor General of India Sanjay Murthy
- Location
- National Academy of Direct Taxes, Nagpur
- Issue
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system lapses
- Cause
- Weak data integration and siloed government departments
- Amount
- Thousands of crores transferred without checks
- Technology Impact
- Accelerated social sector audits
Quotes
Sanjay Murthy
Comptroller and Auditor General of India
“thousands of crores are being credited into beneficiary accounts without the mandatory checks required to prevent duplication or misuse”
CNBC TV 18
“Government departments are working in silos to such an extent that different joint secretaries in a single department do not refer to the same database”
CNBC TV 18
