The latest finance ministry annual report revealed that USAID funded seven projects worth $750 million in India during the fiscal year 2024, with no mention of alleged funds for voter turnout. The report detailed projects in agriculture, water, sanitation, renewable energy, disaster management, health, forests, and climate adaptation. A political controversy arose when the Elon Musk-led DOGE claimed to have revoked a $21 million grant for voter turnout, with US President Donald Trump also making allegations, prompting an investigation by the Indian government and criticism from the Congress party.
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