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India highlights use of tech, financial inclusion for direct transfer of welfare benefits

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New Delhi: Secretary East in the MEA Saurabh Kumar on Thursday highlighted India’s use of tech and financial inclusion for direct transfer of welfare benefits to the people, during his virtual address at the Indo-Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption Meeting under the Summit for Democracy.

The session was chaired by South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi, in a tweet, said:

“Secy (East) @AmbSaurabhKumar participated virtually in the Indo-Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption Meeting chaired by FM @FMParkJin of South Korea, under Summit for Democracy.

“Highlighted steps taken by India, including use of tech and financial inclusion for direct transfer of welfare benefits.”

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