Bihar Education Department mandates bank accounts for every child by December 31, 2026
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DBT and financial inclusion in education: a relevant GS2 case study on social welfare and digital governance.
Why in news
The Bihar Education Department mandated that government schools maintain birth certificates and open bank accounts for every child by December 31, 2026, to facilitate Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Background
The Bihar Education Department issued instructions to District Education Officers and District Programme Officers to conduct a special campaign. The initiative requires every child in government schools to have a bank account and a birth certificate registered by the end of 2026.
Facts for Prelims
- FactDeadline for opening bank accounts for every child in Bihar government schools is December 31, 2026
- BodyDistrict Education Officers and District Programme Officers are the primary officials tasked with facilitating the mandate
- FactThe primary mechanism for fund transfers through these accounts is Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Bihar Education Department's new mandate, consider the following statements:
- The primary mechanism for fund transfers through these accounts is Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- The mandate requires all children to have bank accounts by December 31, 2025.
- Every child in government schools must have a bank account and birth certificate by December 31, 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)3 only
- (c)1 and 2 only
- (d)1 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (d) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The deadline is December 31, 2026.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the integration of banking infrastructure in primary education can enhance the efficacy of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes in rural India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Administrative bottleneck: Logistical challenges in opening accounts for children in remote areas with limited banking access
- Data integrity: Risks associated with verifying birth certificates and ensuring accurate beneficiary mapping
- Financial inclusion: Bridging the gap between social welfare delivery and formal banking systems
Keywords: Direct Benefit Transfer · Financial Inclusion · Administrative Efficiency · Social Welfare · Digital Governance
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