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PM CARES Fund Donations Drop as Reserves Climb to ₹8,452 Crore

The PM CARES Fund now holds a record ₹8,452 crore, but new disclosures about falling donations and minimal spending have sparked controversy over its transparency and emergency response role.

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PM CARES fund balance reaches ₹8,452 crore in FY25

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Government defends large PM CARES reserve amid criticism

India News ↗

Congress criticizes low utilization of PM CARES Fund

Times of India ↗

Most PM CARES funds held in fixed deposits

India Today ↗

PM CARES Fund's utilization rate draws criticism

The Hindu ↗

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  1. PM CARES Fund: Donations drop, interests accrue, utilisation abysmal
    The Hindu
  2. PM CARES: Donations drop, interests accrue, utilisation abysmal
    The Hindu

9 articles

  1. PM CARES Fund sees drop in donations, spending
    Indian Express
  2. PM CARES fund rises to ₹8,453 cr in 2024-25, 175% up in 5 years
    Business Line - Home
  3. ₹8,452 crore in PM CARES corpus, reveal public documents, most funds in fixed deposits
    Mint
  4. PM Cares Fund had Rs 8,452 crore corpus by end of FY25, shows audit report
    Scroll.in
  5. PM CARES swells to Rs 8,452 crore, 93% of funds in FDs; interest matches donation
    India Today