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Forest funds misappropriated for non-essential purchases in Uttarakhand, finds CAG

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Forest funds misappropriated for non-essential purchases in Uttarakhand, finds CAG

Dehradun, Feb 22 (IANS) A central audit has uncovered massive financial irregularities in Uttarakhand, revealing that funds earmarked for forest conservation were misused for purchasing iPhones, office decor, and other non-sanctioned expenses. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India’s report for the financial year 2021-22 found that the hill state’s Forest and Health Departments, … Read more

Gujarat purchases 10 lakh MT groundnuts for Rs 6,700 crore: State Agriculture Minister

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Gujarat purchases 10 lakh MT groundnuts for Rs 6,700 crore: State Agriculture Minister

Gandhinagar, Jan 28 (IANS) Gujarat purchased 10 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of groundnuts from 298 lakh farmers at the minimum support price (MSP), according to state Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel. “As of now, over 2.98 lakh farmers have sold 10 lakh metric tonnes of groundnuts worth Rs 6,700 crore, marking a historic achievement,” said Patel. … Read more