Why is the PM CARES Fund keeping money unspent?
An RTI activist is asking why a large amount of money collected in the PM CARES Fund is still sitting in the bank instead of being used.
What is the PM CARES Fund
The PM CARES Fund is a special charity set up in March 2020. It was created to collect money from the public to help people during health emergencies and disasters like the COVID-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister leads this fund, and all the money inside it comes from people and companies who want to help out of their own free will.
Why people are asking questions
Recently, a person who uses the Right to Information law to find out government facts noticed something odd. They found out that a lot of money given by the public is still sitting in the bank. They want to know why this money has not been spent yet on helping people who need it.
- The fund was made to help people in emergencies.
- All the money comes from voluntary donations.
- Activists want to know why money is kept idle.
What happens next
People who watch government spending are waiting for an answer. They want the people in charge to explain how much money is left and when it will be used to help the public.