
USAID Funded 7 Development Projects In India, Claims FinMin Report. Here's How Much The Budget Was
ABP NewsThe United States Agency for International Development has funded seven development projects in India, amounting to a total budget of approximately $750 million for the financial year 2023-24, according to the latest annual report from the Ministry of Finance. USAID Funding & Musk's DOGE USAID has been supporting India’s development journey since 1951, with a cumulative economic assistance exceeding $17 billion across more than 555 projects. The funding issue gained political traction after the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency reportedly rescinded a $21 million grant intended for “voter turnout” efforts in India. Former US President Donald Trump had alleged that during Joe Biden’s administration, USAID allocated $21 million for this purpose in India, sparking debate in both countries.
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‘Concerning:’ Jaishankar says USAID’s alleged $21 million funding ‘warrants a look’
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PM Modi must come clean on USAID claims made by “his friend Trump”: Congress
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‘Deeply troubling’: Govt as USAID row heats up
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