Vol. 61, Issue No. 36, 05 Sep, 2026
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Key Facts
TypeLong read
SourceEconomic and Political Weekly
PublishedSaturday, 5 September 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
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