The document summarizes India's transition from its older fertilizer subsidy system to a new Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. Key points: - The new system transfers 100% subsidy payments to fertilizer companies based on actual sales recorded via Point of Sale devices at retailer shops. Farmers' identities are authenticated using Aadhar or other IDs. - The pilot program was initially implemented in 17 districts and expanded nationwide. It led to increased authentication rates, faster transactions, and reduced overcharging. - The expected benefits are increased transparency, reducing "ghost beneficiaries", plugging leakages to save exchequer money, and generating nutrient usage data to optimize soil health. - However, issues