Why Is PM CARES Fund Keeping Large Sums Idle, Asks RTI Activist
· India · The Hindu
The PM CARES Fund has seen its annual spending taper off, leaving an unspent balance of Rs 8,452 crore as of recent disclosures. RTI activist Anjali Bhardwaj has questioned why such large sums are being kept idle rather than being deployed for public welfare. Opposition parties, including the Congress, have also criticised the fund's management and transparency. The report highlights the shrinking pace of disbursements compared to the massive inflows recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why it matters
The transparency and utilisation of the PM CARES Fund directly affect public trust in emergency philanthropic vehicles established during national crises. Questions over idle reserves concern how accountability is maintained for billions of rupees donated by citizens and corporations.
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