Over the past few years, several key states that have gone to the polls have introduced or increased allocations to DBT schemes. With upcoming elections in other states, a rise in DBT, as part of election commitments, is possible and remains a key monitorable, the report said. It also noted that although allocating funds to social welfare schemes is crucial for socio-economic development, an increase in such allocations without a corresponding increase in revenue receipts can impact the credit profiles of the states in the long run, underscoring the importance of maintaining fiscal prudence.