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E-Rupee Pilot Funds Irrigation, Expands Food Subsidy Reach

4/24/2026

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Samadhan Sonawane installed irrigation using e-rupee funds from a CBDC pilot.
The system cost about 103,000 rupees, with the pilot covering 80 % via a digital wallet.
Around 1,400 district farmers applied for subsidies, which economist Vijay Kolekar says prevent misuse and remove upfront payment needs.
In Gujarat, 15,000 beneficiaries joined an e-rupee food-subsidy pilot that aims to reach 7.5 million families by June.

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Story summary

Samadhan Sonawane installed irrigation using e-rupee funds from a CBDC pilot.
The system cost about 103,000 rupees, with the pilot covering 80 % via a digital wallet.
Around 1,400 district farmers applied for subsidies, which economist Vijay Kolekar says prevent misuse and remove upfront payment needs.
In Gujarat, 15,000 beneficiaries joined an e-rupee food-subsidy pilot that aims to reach 7.5 million families by June.