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    Question

    According to the digital food currency pilot introduced

    under the Public Distribution System, in which state was the CBDC-based Digital Food Coupon pilot initially launched?
    A Maharashtra Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Karnataka Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Gujarat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rajasthan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Tamil Nadu Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Government of India launched a CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot in the state of Gujarat under the Public Distribution System. The initiative was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah with support from the Reserve Bank of India and the Government of Gujarat. The pilot aims to introduce the Digital Rupee (e₹) into the food subsidy delivery mechanism. The initial rollout covered four districts in Gujarat—Ahmedabad, Anand, Valsad, and Surat. Beneficiaries receive programmable digital coupons credited directly to them, enabling the purchase of entitled food grains from Fair Price Shops using digital payment methods.

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