The Department of Financial Services (DFS) in India is pushing for mandatory e-filing and the adoption of digital tools such as hybrid hearings and the e-DRT 2.0 platform to expedite the resolution of debt recovery cases. This initiative was highlighted during a colloquium of Chairpersons of Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) and Presiding Officers of Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. The Finance Ministry noted that reducing the backlog of cases was a key focus of discussions, emphasizing the need for tribunals to adopt best practices from high-performing DRTs. The DFS also stressed the importance of banks taking a proactive approach in recoveries, with discussions centered on enhancing oversight and prioritizing high-value cases. Furthermore, alternative dispute resolution methods, such as Lok Adalats and mediation, were recommended to help ease the workload on tribunals. The ministry is committed to strengthening the adjudication framework and has observed tangible improvements in DRT performance through recent capacity-building efforts.