PAC grills Centre, States on ‘fraud markers’ flagged by CAG in SC scholarship schemes
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has questioned government officials regarding 'fraud markers' identified by the CAG in scholarship schemes for Scheduled Caste students. The committee is considering privilege notices against state officials who failed to appear and has demanded a detailed action-taken report within a month.
Why it matters
This highlights parliamentary oversight into the potential misuse of public funds intended for marginalized communities, emphasizing accountability in social welfare administration.
PAC grills Centre, States on ‘fraud markers’ flagged by CAG in SC scholarship schemes left Congress MP and Public Accounts Committee chairman K.C. Venugopal speaks to the media after the meeting of the PAC, in New Delhi on October 15, 2026. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/hk114k/article71589590.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261015173L.jpg ANI New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Congress MP and Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairman KC Venugopal speaks to the media after the meeting of the PAC, in New Delhi on Thursday.
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