USAID, FinMin and India

USAID Funded 7 Projects In India Worth $750 Million In FY24 But Not Related To 'Voter Turnout': FinMin Report
US President Donald Trump repeatedly said USAID under the previous administration led by Joe Biden allocated $21 million in funding to India for 'voter turnout'.
USAID funded 7 projects in India in 2023-24, unrelated to 'voter turnout': Centre
For the Financial Year 2023-24, an obligation of a total of USD 97 million (about Rs 825 crore) has been made by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) under seven projects in India, a report by the Finance Ministry says.
Did USAID give money for 'voter turnout' or to fund projects? Here's what a FinMin report reveals
A political dispute arises over USAID’s alleged influence in Indian elections. The Finance Ministry's report discloses that USAID funded seven projects worth $750 million in 2023-24, focusing on agriculture,
USAID allocates USD 750 million for 7 projects in India in FY24, no funding for 'voter turnout': FinMin report
USAID allocated USD 750 million for seven projects in India in FY24, focusing on sectors like agriculture, health, and renewable energy, with no funding for voter turnout.
Trump ramps up attack on USAID funds to India
US President Donald Trump has ramped up his attack on USAID funds given to India, claiming the grant is misused to boost voter turnout in Indian elections. Trump alleged that the US provided “18 million dollars” to India to assist with its election,
'Why The Hell': Donald Trump Questions USAID Funding To India For Elections Yet Again
His remarks during a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday after he repeatedly attacked the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for allocating USD 21 million in funding to India for “voter turnout”.
‘We’re giving them lot of money:’ Trump launches fresh attack on USAID over alleged India fund
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar earlier on Saturday said that the reports hinting USAID’s alleged election interference in India were “concerning” and “warrant a look”
Trump again attacks USAID, claims $18 million given to India to help with elections
President Trump criticises Biden administration for allocating $18 million to India for elections, accusing India of taking advantage.
USAID funded 7 projects in India in FY24 but not related to 'voter turnout': FinMin report
"Currently, seven projects worth a total budget of USD 750 million (approx.) are being implemented by USAID in partnership with Government of India," as per the Finance Ministry annual report for 2023-24.
Trump's '$21m for voter turnout' claim triggers political row in India
US President Donald Trump's remark that his country spent $21m to boost voter turnout in India's elections has triggered a political slugfest in the country. He made the remark days after a team led by Elon Musk said it had cancelled the payout as part of its crackdown on a US agency providing foreign aid.
‘They take advantage of us’: Trump amid row over alleged USAID funding to India
US President Trump yet again criticised alleged USAID funding for Indian elections and condemned India's high tariffs.
New Delhi says it is looking into 'deeply troubling' information about USAID activities in India
Indian authorities are looking into "deeply troubling" information about U.S. governmental activity in the country, New Delhi ...
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USAID Row: Congress Questions PM, EAM's Silence On India's 'Insult' By Trump, BJP Calls Rahul Gandhi 'Traitor'
Congress has demanded a white paper on the funds received in India from developmental agencies, aid mechanisms and ...
USAID row: 'Why govt silent despite Trump insulting India?' asks Congress, demands answer from PM
The opposition party has demanded a white paper on the funds received in India from developmental agencies, aid mechanisms ...
Congress Demands White Paper After US President Donald Trump's Claim Of $21 Million USAID Funds For PM Modi For Voter Turnout
The Congress on Saturday latched on to US President Donald Trump third statement on USAID’s now-canceled $21 million funding ...
India's Swiggy to invest up to $115 mln in supply chain subsidiary
Indian food and grocery delivery firm Swiggy said on Friday it will invest up to 10 billion rupees ($115.47 million) in ...
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India must refuse to become a pawn in Trump-Biden USAID conflict | Homeland
Trump alleging that $21M USAID allocation was to "elect someone else" has led to fresh controversy within India.