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Indian anti-poverty program
Direct Benefit Transfer or DBT is an attempt to change the mechanism of transferring subsidies launched by Government of India on 1 January 2013. This
Direct_Benefit_Transfer
Indian national identification number
Manmohan Singh launched an Aadhaar-linked Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme in 51 districts, aimed at transferring subsidies directly to beneficiaries’
Aadhaar
Form of U.S. state assistance
Electronic benefit transfer (EBT) is an electronic system used in the United States that allows state welfare departments to issue benefits via a magnetically
Electronic_benefit_transfer
2022. "Direct Benefit Transfer to be launched today". The New Indian Express. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2022. "Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
List of schemes of the government of India
List_of_schemes_of_the_government_of_India
Ration Card
benefit money into the beneficiary's bank account; this is called Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). It eliminates middlemen and fraudulent, ineligible beneficiaries
Ration_card_(India)
Indian government scheme
one or more members earned a taxable income of INR 1,000,000. A Direct Benefit Transfer is a mechanism instituted by the government in March 2013. It aims
Give_up_LPG_subsidy
Women-centric welfare scheme in Odisha, India
60 years by providing direct financial assistance. The initiative, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, intends to benefit over 1 crore women across
Subhadra_Yojana
Financial scheme of the Indian government
transparent delivery of government subsidies and welfare benefits. As of March 2023, the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism, supported by Jan Dhan accounts
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
Pradhan_Mantri_Jan_Dhan_Yojana
5th Chief Minister of Jharkhand
with their Aadhaar number. He has been a vocal protester of the Direct Benefit Transfer in PDS and recently, voiced his concerns on how the scheme has
Hemant_Soren
Topics referred to by the same term
psychedelic drug Digital breast tomosynthesis, a breast X-ray technique Direct Benefit Transfer, an anti-poverty program launched by Government of India Disney
DBT
Initiative by Government of Uttar Pradesh
extremely poor families in the state and proactively channelise Direct Benefit Transfer of various departments. Under this campaign, the state has identified
Zero Poverty Uttar Pradesh Campaign
Zero_Poverty_Uttar_Pradesh_Campaign
Indian politician (born 1983)
January 2013 that Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party derived the Direct Benefit Transfer System from a TDP proposal submitted to the central government
Nara_Lokesh
Online portal by the Government of India
denied a scholarship. The portal distributes funds through the Direct Benefit Transfer system. Chakrabarty, Amitava (5 May 2022). "Funding education through
National_Scholarship_Portal
India's food security program for the poor
Yojana and Priority Households] including those covered under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The government had in March 2020 announced the distribution
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Pradhan_Mantri_Garib_Kalyan_Anna_Yojana
Irrigation scheme in India
irrigation and de-dieselization the agricultural sector. To receive the benefit of this scheme farmers need to install solar irrigation pumps for cultivation
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan Yojana
Pradhan_Mantri_Kisan_Urja_Suraksha_Evam_Utthan_Mahabhiyan_Yojana
Healthcare programme in India
In July 2018, the Ayushman Bharat Yojana recommended that people access benefits through Aadhaar, but also said that there was a process for people to access
Ayushman_Bharat_Yojana
Online infrastructure initiative in India
Aadhaar, and mobile phones) underpins financial inclusion and direct benefit transfers (DBT). UPI supports real‑time, interoperable digital payments between
Digital_India
Code that acts as an identification for individuals, families and corporates
Indian Income Tax Department under the supervision of the Central Board for Direct Taxes (CBDT) and it also serves as an important proof of identification
Permanent_account_number
Indian welfare scheme
Nidhi". CNBC TV18. Retrieved 1 February 2019. "12 Crore farmers to get benefit". NewsX. Retrieved 1 February 2019. "Interim Budget". Outlook India. Retrieved
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
Pradhan_Mantri_Kisan_Samman_Nidhi
Saving scheme by the Government of India
provides an interest rate of 8.2% (For Jan -Mar 2024 quarter) and tax benefits. The account can be opened at any India Post office or branch of authorized
Sukanya_Samriddhi_Account
SPARSH(Raksha) Pension Administration has been established under DBT(Direct Benefit Transfer) to reduce the Grievances of the Pensioners & to increase transparency
Defence_pensions_in_India
Fast-moving consumer goods industry
there are increasing number of initiatives like farm loan waivers, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and development of infrastructure in rural areas. Under the
FMCG_in_India
Indian social welfare programme
the completed door, windows. The installments release by DBT (Direct Beneficiary Transfer) from ABPS (Aadhaar Based Payment System) by PFMS (Public Financial
Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana
Pradhan_Mantri_Gramin_Awas_Yojana
Indian maternity benefit programme
maternity benefit of ₹6,000 (US$84) stated in the Act.[2] Then, all pregnant women of 19 years of age and above were eligible for conditional cash transfer benefits
Pradhan Mantri Matri Vandana Yojana
Pradhan_Mantri_Matri_Vandana_Yojana
Insurance policy by Government of India
payment to the nominee will be ₹2 lakh (US$2,100). In order to avail of the benefits offered by the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana policy, it is mandatory
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
Pradhan_Mantri_Jeevan_Jyoti_Bima_Yojana
Indian government energy scheme
consumption by 56% in 2019 as compared to 2014. The highly popular scheme has benefited over 14.6 million BPL families in Uttar Pradesh, 8.8 million in West Bengal
Pradhan_Mantri_Ujjwala_Yojana
Indian public sector payments bank
Payment Service National Electronic Funds Transfer Real-time gross settlement Bharat BillPay Direct Benefit Transfer RuPay Debit Card AEPS (Aadhaar Enabled
India_Post_Payments_Bank
Government Internship Scheme in India
stipend of ₹5,000, with the government contributing ₹4,500 through Direct Benefit Transfer and participating companies providing ₹500 from their Corporate
Prime Minister Internship Scheme
Prime_Minister_Internship_Scheme
Indian worker law
to the National electronic Fund Management System (Ne-FMS), a Direct Benefit Transfer system. The Consumer Price Index-Agriculture Labour (CPI-AL) now
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005
Mahatma_Gandhi_National_Rural_Employment_Guarantee_Act,_2005
Indian State Government
Bhamashah Yojana, launched in 2014, aimed at financial inclusion and direct benefit transfer (DBT) to women-headed families, making it one of the first Indian
Government_of_Rajasthan
Indian secure cloud based Digital Document Wallet
Data Redundancy Timed Log Out Security Audit India Stack Aadhaar Direct Benefit Transfer eSign (India) UMANG Unified Payments Interface National Informatics
DigiLocker
Indian food security system
well as lack of progressiveness of benefits. This led to some calls for replacing the PDS with direct income transfers. Further, in the wake of the structural
Public Distribution System (India)
Public_Distribution_System_(India)
Indian government plan for urban development
low-income groups and informal settlements were often left out of planning and benefit-sharing processes, with documented cases of displacement or threats of
Smart_Cities_Mission
Instrument of agriculture price policy in India
solution is achieved. Minimum wage Deficiency payments Direct Benefit Transfer Cash transfer Maximum retail price Recommended retail price Doubling farmers'
Minimum_support_price_(India)
Government ministry of India
George Kurian (since June 2024). PM-JVK (Jan Vikas Karyakaram) Direct Benefit Transfer Vigilance National Wakf Development Corporation Education Empowerment
Ministry_of_Minority_Affairs
Public health initiative in India
February 2018). "Has the Janani Suraksha Yojana (a conditional maternity benefit transfer scheme) succeeded in reducing the economic burden of maternity in rural
National_Health_Mission
Secretary of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas of India
21 December 2020. "Fuel Subsidy Reform in Developing Countries: Direct Benefit Transfer of LPG Cooking Gas Subsidy in India" (PDF). Center for Global Development
Neeraj_Mittal
Indian digital public infrastructure branding
through Jan Dhan bank accounts, reducing subsidy leakage through Direct Benefit Transfer, and enabling digital service delivery. Aadhaar-based biometric
India_Stack
Indian national pension scheme
and for the next three years, that is, 2011–12, 2012–13 and 2013–14. The benefit was available only to people who joined the NPS with a minimum contribution
Atal_Pension_Yojana
Indian public-sector banking group
Atal Pension Yojana. The bank is also implementing the modified Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) programme of the Government of India. [citation needed] Vijaya
Vijaya_Bank
Indian government social justice agency
data will also be used to identify beneficiaries and expand the direct benefit transfer scheme as part of its plans to build upon the JAM (Pradhan Mantri
2011 Socio Economic and Caste Census
2011_Socio_Economic_and_Caste_Census
Government agency
"Agriculture ministry launches online portal Ensure to connect with direct benefit transfer". Zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 11 September 2020. Department of
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Department_of_Animal_Husbandry_and_Dairying
Indian government scheme to promote entrepreneurship
000 entrepreneurs had benefited from the scheme, and that of loans granted through the initiative, over 80% had been directed towards women entrepreneurs
Stand-Up_India
Opportunities to access financial services
A report by Dvara Research also points to the exclusion in the Direct Benefit Transfer scheme of the Government.[1] Archived 2022-07-18 at the Wayback
Financial_inclusion
Lunch program for students in India
nutritional benefits, socialisation benefits and benefits to women are some that have been highlighted. Studies by economists show that some of these benefits have
Midday_Meal_Scheme
Indian rural development programme
program was considered beneficial by the Congress party as the scheme gave a direct role to Centre to develop dalits at the grassroots. Congress hoped to improve
Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana
Pradhan_Mantri_Adarsh_Gram_Yojana
Government-sponsored Health Insurance Programme in India
project under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Now it has been transferred to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare from April 1, 2015 Every "below
Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana
Rashtriya_Swasthya_Bima_Yojana
Government ministry of India
Prashikshan Adi Vaani App Adi-Prasarasn Adivasi Grants Management System Direct Benefit Transfer Portal (DBT) Going Online as Leaders Program (GOAL) NGO Grants
Ministry_of_Tribal_Affairs
Payments made by authorized bodies to unemployed people
not have an EBT (electronic benefits transfer) card system in place and, instead, disburses welfare in cash or via direct deposit into the recipient's
Unemployment_benefits
Central bank digital currency of India
economic stability. RBI is also exploring purpose driven CBDC for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to reduce subsidy leakage and corruption. Through the LF
Digital_rupee
Government programme in Madhya Pradesh, India
empower women of Madhya pradesh. Under this scheme the government will transfer Rs 1000/- per month to every women of Madhya pradesh.[1] Ladli Laxmi Yojana
Ladli_Laxmi_Yojana
Initiative by the government of India
2016, the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, benefits and services) Act, 2016, was passed in the Lok Sabha. On 26 March, 2016
JAM_Yojana
Project to interlink rivers in India
diverted to areas of deficit. When Rao made the proposal, several inter-basin transfer projects had already been successfully implemented in India, and Rao suggested
Indian rivers interlinking project
Indian_rivers_interlinking_project
Indian public financial management reforms
India issued an office memorandum, making CPSMS mandatory for Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme of Government of India. CPSMS serves as the central MIS
Central Plan Scheme Monitoring System
Central_Plan_Scheme_Monitoring_System
Indian technology company
initiatives of the government. These include disbursement of money under Direct Benefit Transfer scheme, pension and basic banking under National Pension System
Vakrangee_Limited
Landmark diary development project
rural employment generator. The programme was launched to help farmers direct their own development and to give them control of the resources they create
White_revolution_(India)
Indian multinational card payment service
infrastructure development for digital payment, financial inclusion and Direct Benefit Transfer. In 2021, NPCI also proposed RuPay as an alternative to Mastercard
RuPay
Indian politician (born 1948)
maint: archived copy as title (link) "Aadhaar law will ensure Direct Benefit Transfer reaches genuine beneficiaries: FM Jaitley", Daily News and Analysis
Santosh_Gangwar
Public health initiative in India
detection and treatment success. The structural arrangements for funds transfer and to account for the resources deployed were developed and thus the formation
National TB Elimination Program (India)
National_TB_Elimination_Program_(India)
Indian politician
students. Under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme, Fellowships and Scholarships were given to over 100,000 students, by transferring the corresponding
M._M._Pallam_Raju
Social welfare scheme
000 (US$31) per month after attaining the age of 60 years. However, to benefit from the scheme, workers have to contribute ₹55 monthly (for age 18) and
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan
Pradhan_Mantri_Shram_Yogi_Mandhan
Indian Government local development plan
identify implementation agency and user agency, implement the work on ground, transfer assets to user agency, and report back to ministry about status of MPLADS
Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme
Members_of_Parliament_Local_Area_Development_Scheme
Deposit of money by a payer into a payee's account
taxes, and other government charges. When making a direct deposit by means of electronic funds transfer, the payer also normally enters reference information
Direct_deposit
Gas pipeline project in India
year. It encompasses 40 districts and 2600 villages which will get the direct benefit. The project is estimated to get complete in 2020, after which people
Urja Ganga Gas Pipeline Project
Urja_Ganga_Gas_Pipeline_Project
Indian government program
March 2016. "Lakshadweep joins "UDAY" scheme; would derive an overall net benefit of Rs 8 crore through "UDAY"". Press Information Bureau Government of India
Ujwal_DISCOM_Assurance_Yojana
Method of electronic funds transfer
Wire transfer, bank transfer, or credit transfer, is a method of electronic funds transfer from one person or entity to another. A wire transfer can be
Wire_transfer
Indian government centrally sponsored scheme
Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS), National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS), and National Maternity Benefit Scheme (NMBS). 2000: Annapurna Yojana is introduced
National Social Assistance Scheme
National_Social_Assistance_Scheme
Pension scheme in India
registered owner of all assets under the NPS architecture which is held for the benefit of the subscribers under NPS. The securities are purchased by Pension Funds
National_Pension_System
Social-welfare system
India developed many means and livelihood tested cash transfer programs through Direct Benefit Transfer at both the federal and the state level. At the federal
Guaranteed_minimum_income
Topics referred to by the same term
goddess Lakshmi Pahal (magazine), a Hindi literary magazine PAHAL, a direct benefit transfer scheme in India; see Aadhaar Pahal, Iran This disambiguation page
Pahal
Department responsible for the administration of the Government of India
Weapons Convention), NIC Cell, The Directorate of Public Grievances, Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) Mission, Vigilance & Complaints Cell (VCC) is also under
Cabinet_Secretariat_(India)
Feature of computer systems
initiates the transfer, then it does other operations while the transfer is in progress, and it finally receives an interrupt from the direct memory access
Direct_memory_access
Method of biometric identification
technology as a primary method to issue Aadhaar verified DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) will address concerns of total inclusiveness of its residence
Iris_recognition
(MCTS), the Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana, Conditional Maternity Benefit plan (CMB), as well as the Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent
Welfare schemes for women in India
Welfare_schemes_for_women_in_India
Process of disseminating technology
services that benefit society. Technology transfer is closely related to (and may arguably be considered a subset of) knowledge transfer. A comprehensive
Technology_transfer
Changes in a welfare system
architecture over the last five years especially, ranging from direct benefit transfers (DBT), Ayushman Bharat, income support (PM-Kisan), and the implementation
Welfare_reform
Information technology policy of Gujarat
contribution Financial support up to INR 50,000 per person through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the graduate students and working professionals for skill
Gujarat IT/ITeS policy 2022–2027
Gujarat_IT/ITeS_policy_2022–2027
Government scheme in Rajasthan
scheme introduced by the Government of Rajasthan to transfer financial and non-financial benefits of governmental schemes directly to women recipients
Bhamashah_Yojana
System for money transfers within the European Union area
offer instant transfers from January 2025 (incoming transfers) / October 2025 (outgoing transfers). Direct debit functionality is provided by two separate
Single_Euro_Payments_Area
Indian government department
Monitoring. VII. Ensuring Network coverage/connectivity of villages for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mission and of Banks in rural areas under Financial Inclusion
Indian Telecommunication Service
Indian_Telecommunication_Service
details will also be taken so that they are given the benefit of direct money transfers, the benefit given by the government through different social security
Unorganised Workers' Identification Number
Unorganised_Workers'_Identification_Number
Low-level hardware direct memory access
In computing, remote direct memory access (RDMA) is direct memory access from the memory of one computer into that of another without involving either
Remote_direct_memory_access
CERTIFIED TDLS devices can set up secure links and transfer data directly between them. TDLS-linked devices benefit from an optimized connection to do things such
TDLS
Secretary to Ministry of Statistics of India
India as joint secretary, he worked on the formulation of the Direct Benefits Transfer scheme and appraisal of the Central Government schemes for the
Saurabh_Garg
minimum cost Instituting systems for periodic review of subsidies Direct Benefit Transfer Give up LPG subsidy "India should redirect subsidies to those who
Subsidies_in_India
-100 Co-operating centres of AICRP on Dryland Agriculture - 25 Technology Transfer Divisions of Core Institutes – 7 Under this component, an integrated package
National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture
National_Initiative_on_Climate_Resilient_Agriculture
Multi-winner electoral system
used only if their first-preference food cannot be selected or to direct a transfer of their vote if the first-preference food is chosen with a surplus
Single_transferable_vote
To provide texts accessible in all 22 languages of India
explore the extent to which the MT research and NTM can interface for mutual benefit. Dictionary of Translation Studies being prepared by NTM intends to serve
National_Translation_Mission
Canadian interbank network
the Canadian debit card system and the predominant funds transfer network via its e-Transfer service. There are over 59,000 automated teller machines
Interac
Finance ministry of the Government of Chhattisgarh
India (RBI) and commercial banks for state-sponsored schemes and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) monitoring. "OP Choudhary takes charge as Chhattisgarh Finance
Department of Finance (Chhattisgarh)
Department_of_Finance_(Chhattisgarh)
Type of poverty reducing program
the consequence that post-transfer rates of deep poverty for some groups have increased. We conclude that the U.S. benefit system is paternalistic and
Conditional_cash_transfer
Thermal engineering discipline concerning transfer of heat in physical systems
Heat transfer is a discipline of thermal engineering that concerns the generation, use, conversion, and exchange of thermal energy (heat) between physical
Heat_transfer
Government-appointed committee in India
Private Entrepreneur Guarantee (PEG) scheme. 4. Direct Benefit Transfers: It recommended adopting cash transfers for MSP and food subsidies, starting in cities
Shanta_Kumar_Committee
Indian politician
policy initiatives of the UPA Government such as the MGNREGA, Direct Benefit Transfer as well as its other economic and social policies. In October 2016
Rejaul_Karim_Laskar
Welfare scheme of the Government of Odisha
meant to provide direct financial support to vulnerable farming households. The scheme was being implemented through direct benefit transfer (DBT) under which
KALIA_Yojana
Form of benefit
operate different versions of the benefit. Child benefit can depend on the number of children. A study found a child benefit at 10 % of income tends to increase
Child_benefit
British social security benefit
Alternative Payment Arrangement (APA), which allows payment of housing benefit direct to the landlord. Universal Credit claimants are also entitled to Personal
Universal_Credit
Universal health care program in Odisha, India
state unit of Odisha had a political motive and didn't understand the benefits of BSKJ. It blindly put allegations against BSKJ misleading the state and
Gopabandhu_Jan_Arogya_Yojana
Community development block in West Bengal, India
hectares by deep tube wells. Various developmental activity like Direct Benefit Transfer of assistance to Krishak Bandhu beneficiaries, Crop Demonstration
Galsi_I
Massacre during the 2002 Gujarat riots
itself been rebutted." In 2008, the Supreme Court of India directed that the case be transferred from police investigation to a committee appointed by the
Naroda_Patiya_massacre
DIRECT BENEFIT-TRANSFER
DIRECT BENEFIT-TRANSFER
Male
English
 Variant spelling of English Bennett, BENET means "blessed." Compare with another form of Benet.
Male
Turkish
Turkish name DIRENÇ means "resistance."
Surname or Lastname
Catalan
Catalan : from the Catalan form of the Latin personal name Benedictus (see Benedict).English : variant of Bennett.
Male
French
Old French surname derived from Latin Benedictus, BENEOIT means "blessed."Â
Boy/Male
Hindu
Benefit
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Bennett, BENETT means "blessed."
Male
German
 German form of Latin Benedictus, BENEDIKT means "blessed." Compare with another form of Benedikt.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Benefit
Girl/Female
Arabic
Benefit.
Girl/Female
Italian Latin
Benefit.
Boy/Male
Australian, British, Christian, English, French
Right-hand Son; Similar to Benedict; Blessed
Boy/Male
Latin American
blessed. From benedictus meaning blessed. Famous bearers: 6th-century Italian saint Benedict of...
Male
Scottish
Scottish Gaelic form of Greek Benediktos, BENNEIT means "blessed."Â
Male
English
English form of French Bénédict, BENEDICT means "blessed."Â
Boy/Male
Tamil
Benefit
Girl/Female
Arabic
Benefit
Male
Scandinavian
 Scandinavian form of Greek Benediktos, BENEDIKT means "blessed." Compare with another form of Benedikt.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Benefit.
Female
Portuguese
Feminine form of Portuguese Benedito, BENEDITA means "blessed."
Male
Portuguese
Portuguese form of Latin Benedictus, BENEDITO means "blessed."Â
DIRECT BENEFIT-TRANSFER
DIRECT BENEFIT-TRANSFER
Boy/Male
Anglo, British, English
Brave
Female
English
Feminine form of English Justin, JUSTINE means "fair, just."
Girl/Female
Indian
Vinayta; Softness
Boy/Male
Indian
Able, Powerful
Girl/Female
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Traditional
Sweet
Male
Hindi/Indian
(নীতিন) Hindi name, possibly NITIN means "right path."
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Indian, Kannada
Seeker of God
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Name of a Sage
Girl/Female
Indian
Debtor
Girl/Female
Arabic, Bengali, Indian, Kannada, Muslim, Punjabi, Sikh, Sindhi
A River in Paradise
DIRECT BENEFIT-TRANSFER
DIRECT BENEFIT-TRANSFER
DIRECT BENEFIT-TRANSFER
DIRECT BENEFIT-TRANSFER
DIRECT BENEFIT-TRANSFER
imp. & p. p.
of Direct
n.
One who directs; a director.
n.
One who confers a benefit or benefits.
n.
A favor or benefit.
a.
Indirect.
v. t.
To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order; as, he directed them to go.
a.
Straight; not crooked, oblique, or circuitous; leading by the short or shortest way to a point or end; as, a direct line; direct means.
v. t.
To direct.
v. t.
To arrange in a direct or straight line, as against a mark, or towards a goal; to point; to aim; as, to direct an arrow or a piece of ordnance.
v. t.
To determine the direction or course of; to cause to go on in a particular manner; to order in the way to a certain end; to regulate; to govern; as, to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army.
adv.
In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.
n.
One who confers a benefit; -- also, one who receives a benefit.
v. i.
To gain advantage; to make improvement; to profit; as, he will benefit by the change.
a.
In the line of descent; not collateral; as, a descendant in the direct line.
a.
Not reaching the end aimed at by the most plain and direct method; as, an indirect proof, demonstration, etc.
v. t.
To point out or show to (any one), as the direct or right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way; as, he directed me to the left-hand road.
v. t.
To endow with a benefice.
a.
Not direct; not straight or rectilinear; deviating from a direct line or course; circuitous; as, an indirect road.
imp. & p. p.
of Benefit
v. t.
To put a direction or address upon; to mark with the name and residence of the person to whom anything is sent; to superscribe; as, to direct a letter.