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CAG finds lapses in Rs 52,000 cr farm debt waiver scheme

-PTI The BJP alleged there was a "big scam" worth Rs 10,000 crore in the implementation of the scheme and demanded strict action against those responsible Expressing serious concern over the implementation of the Rs 52,000-crore farm debt waiver scheme, government Auditor Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on Tuesday said in several cases ineligible farmers were given benefit while deserving ones were left out. The CAG has also found instances of tampering of...

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CAG pulls up WCD ministry for diversion of ICDS fund

-PTI State governments have irregularly diverted funds aggregating to Rs 57.82 crore from the central government's flagship Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) to activities not permitted under the programme, a CAG Audit has found. In its report on the ICDS for 2012-13, tabled in the Parliament today, the CAG criticised the ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) for "inadequacy" in monitoring systems under the scheme to combat child malnutrition. The report said...

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Eligible farmers left out of loan waiver plan: CAG

-The Hindustan Times The CAG has found several shortcomings in the implementation of the first UPA government’s Rs. 52,500-crore farm loan waiver scheme — while thousands of ineligible farmers got the benefit, many eligible applicants were left out. The CAG report, tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, disclosed that it had Audited 80,299 beneficiaries across 25 states, which was less than 1% of the total 34.5 million recipients. The scheme had two components —...

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Funds for children end in procuring gadgets

-DNA Funds meant for health and nutrition of children are being spent on procuring fax machines, photocopiers, gas stoves and cookers. Adding salt to injury is that all these gadgets are lying idle and rusting, due to lack of electricity, telephone lines and for want of gas connections. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) which Audited the performance of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme worth Rs. 15,460 crore annuallyhas found shortfall...

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Telecom secretary R Chandrasekhar to be next CAG?

-Ciol.com A 1975-batch AP cadre, IAS Rentala Chandrasekhar, who is set to retire as telecom secretary on March 31, 2013, is emerging as one of the top contenders for the post of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). The incumbent, Vinod Rai, will quit office on May 31, as he would complete 65 years of age. A CAG's term length is six years or up to 65 years of age (whichever is earlier). According...

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