Question : Study Conducted by Oxford University

(a)whether the researchers of Oxford University have given a report after conducting a study that the workers have been benefitted the most from the assistance provided directly in their bank accounts in India;

(b)if so, the details thereof;

(c)whether this study also included the schemes pertaining to providing food grains free of cost, money deposited in Jan-Dhan accounts, various pension schemes subsidies including gas subsidy and MNREGA etc. schemes;

(d)if so, whether it has also been found during the review of the research that these schemes have been highly beneficial and these were better utilised for the beneficiaries of our country during covid-19; and

(e)if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

(a) Study report conducted by the researchers of the Oxford University has not come into the notice of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.

(b) to (e) Do not arise.

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