USAID, India and Finmin

USAID funded 7 projects in India in FY24, but no 'voter turnout' projects: Finance Ministry report
Since its inception in 1951, USAID has provided over $17 billion in economic assistance to India, supporting more than 555 projects across various sectors.
USAID Funded 7 Projects In India In FY24 But Not Related To 'Voter Turnout': Finmin Report
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 the seven projects.
USAID Funded 7 Projects In India Worth $750 Million In FY24 But Not For '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 worth $750 million in India in FY24, no link to ‘voter turnout’: Finance Ministry
The report also revealed that USAID committed USD 97 million (around Rs 825 crore) during the fiscal year toward these projects.
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.
Trump suggests India help US with elections after criticising USAID funding for India's elections
During his closing speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday, US President Donald Trump criticised the USAID funding of USD 18 million funding for helping India with its elections.
'Deeply concerning': Jaishankar says India is probing US claims of $21m USAID funding for voter turnout
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the Indian government is investigating claims made by former US President Donald Trump's administration that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) allocated $21 million "for voter turnout" in India,
India's Political Storm Explodes As Trump Exposes $21M USAID 'Scam', BJP & Congress in All-Out War
U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited fresh political tensions in India after calling the now-cancelled $21 million USAID grant for "voter turnout" in India a "kickback scheme." Speaking at the Republican Governors Association meeting in Washington DC,
'What about us? I want voter turnout too', Trump continues attack on USAID's $21 million for voter turnout in India
Prime Minister Modi in India for voter turnout. We are giving $21 million for voter turnout in India, what about us? I want voter turnout too," Donald Trump said on Friday.
Trump's fourth iteration of USAID funding to India gives BJP an edge in '$21 million' grant row
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has got yet another opportunity to corner the Opposition in India over the USAID row after US President Donald Trump claimed for the fourth time that $21 million was spent by the Biden administration to improve voter turnout in the South Asian country.
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: Finance ministry reveals US agency funded 7 projects worth $750 mn in 2023-24
The report comes at a time when political controversy erupted in the country earlier this month after the Elon Musk-led ...
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USAID funding row: Congress says PM, EAM must answer why govt silent despite Trump ‘insulting’ India
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7 projects worth $750 million implemented through USAID in India, reveals Finance Ministry report
Amid debates over USAID's funding in India, the latest annual report from the Finance Ministry reveals that the $750 million ...
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 ...
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 ...
USAID funded seven projects in India in FY24 but not related to ‘voter turnout’: Finance Ministry report
USAID funded $750 million in projects in India, sparking political controversy and accusations of foreign interference in ...