PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaLokpal Rejects PM-CARES Fund Investigation Demand Citing Insufficient Evidence
The anti-corruption body Lokpal dismissed a complaint alleging misuse of position by government officials and irregularities in collecting and managing contributions to the PM-CARES Fund. The Lokpal found the initial allegations insufficient but allowed the complainant to file a new detailed complaint with key facts. The PM-CARES Fund, created in March 2020 to address COVID-19 emergencies, had Rs 8,452 crore by March 2025, up from Rs 7,173 crore the previous year. The Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of the fund.
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