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Prime Minister Narendra Modi exposed a massive fraud involving 10 crore fake beneficiaries across government welfare schemes. Using the JAM (Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, Mobile) trinity, the government identified and removed these fictitious entries, saving over Rs 4.3 lakh crore of public money. Modi emphasized that this cleanup was not just about fighting corruption but improving overall governance efficiency. The Prime Minister also announced plans to convert historic administrative buildings into public museums, symbolizing transparency and transformation.

Key Points: Modi Exposes 10 Crore Fake Welfare Beneficiaries Scheme

  • Modi unveils massive welfare scheme beneficiary fraud through JAM technology
  • Government saves Rs 4.3 lakh crore by eliminating fake beneficiaries
  • 1,500 redundant laws scrapped to improve administrative efficiency
  • North and South Blocks to become public museums showcasing administrative history
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PM Modi slams past govts for 10 crore 'farzi' beneficiaries, highlights Rs 4.3 lakh cr savings

PM reveals massive fraud in welfare schemes, saves Rs 4.3 lakh crore through JAM trinity technology and governance reforms

"People are shocked to learn that over 10 crore beneficiaries listed under government schemes never even existed - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, Aug 6

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while inaugurating the newly constructed Kartavya Bhawan in the heart of the capital, came down heavily on previous governments for facilitating what he termed as one of the "biggest beneficiary frauds" in the country's history.

Highlighting the game-changing impact of the JAM trinity, Jan Dhan, Aadhaar and Mobile, the Prime Minister revealed that nearly 10 crore fake beneficiaries were identified and removed from various welfare schemes.

"People are shocked to learn that over 10 crore beneficiaries listed under government schemes never even existed," PM Modi said.

According to the PM, the clean-up drive - powered by JAM - has plugged massive leakages, saving over Rs 4.3 lakh crore of public money. "Just imagine how much theft was happening. Today, this money is being used for real development, for genuine beneficiaries," he said.

Names were fabricated, be it for ration cards, LPG subsidies, or scholarships. These fake entries were tools used by middlemen to siphon off public funds, the PM stressed. PM Modi emphasised that the transformation wasn't just about fighting corruption, but also about improving the overall delivery and efficiency of government schemes.

"Not just leakages and corruption, even outdated and unnecessary laws were hurdles in governance. We have scrapped over 1,500 redundant laws, many from the British era, and reduced over 40,000 compliance issues," he added.

Highlighting steps to improve government efficiency, PM Modi mentioned the restructuring of ministries, ending overlapping functions, and forming new departments like the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Fisheries. He also touched upon initiatives like Mission Karmayogi aimed at technologically empowering government officials.

Encouraging the officials at the event, the PM said the new building should inspire a fresh mindset.

"A single file may look routine to us, but for someone, it could be a matter of life and hope."

He also announced that the North and South Blocks will be converted into public museums, showcasing India's administrative journey.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While the savings are impressive, I wonder if some genuine beneficiaries might have been affected in this cleanup? The government should ensure no poor family gets excluded due to technical reasons.
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Arjun K
JAM Trinity is a masterstroke! In our district, we've seen how direct benefit transfer has stopped middlemen from taking cuts. My chacha used to get only ₹800 out of ₹1000 pension, now full amount comes to his account. Big change!
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Priyanka N
Converting North/South Blocks to museums is such a visionary idea! Our children should know how administration evolved. But hope they maintain the heritage architecture properly.
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Michael C
As someone working in governance reforms, the 40,000 compliance reduction is massive! This will significantly improve ease of doing business. India is finally shedding colonial baggage.
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Kavya N
While achievements are good, I wish PM would talk more about current challenges too. Digital divide is still big - many rural aunties can't operate these systems. More training needed!
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Vikram M
₹4.3 lakh crore saved! Imagine if this was happening since independence... Our country would have been so much ahead. Better late than never though. Jai Hind!

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