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USAID Funding News Update: भारत में USAID फंडिंग का सच आया सामने? चौंक जाएंगे आप | Trump | PM Modi



Today's discussion is about USAID, the very topic that has created an uproar from America to India. The ruling and opposition parties are at odds over it. What exactly is USAID funding? How much funding has America provided to India through USAID? Who received this money—directly the government, or some institutions or projects? Where has this money been spent, and what is the truth behind the claims of funding to influence voting? The entire nation is currently looking for answers to these questions. This topic is being debated from the US to India.

In the US, there is a clash between Trump’s current administration and Biden’s previous government over this issue. Meanwhile, in India, the government and the Congress party are engaged in a war of words. So, let’s explore in detail what USAID is and what the mystery behind the $21 million is.

The Latest Updates

The Ministry of Finance of India has released a report claiming that USAID spent $750 million (approximately ₹6,250 crore) on seven projects in India during the financial year 2023-24. However, the report states that no funding was provided to increase voter turnout.

The Finance Ministry also clarified which sectors and projects received USAID funding. These include:

  • Agriculture and food security
  • Water, sanitation, and hygiene
  • Renewable energy
  • Disaster management
  • Health-related projects

Additionally, the report states that USAID has promised funding for:

  • Forest and climate adaptation programs
  • Energy efficiency technology commercialization and innovation projects

Why is the US Spending on These Projects in India?

This question has a historical answer. Since 1951, India and the US have had bilateral development assistance agreements. This means that USAID funding to India has been ongoing since 1951. Under this arrangement, the US has provided $17 billion (around ₹1.4 lakh crore) to India for more than 555 projects through USAID.

However, this money is not given directly to the government; instead, it is allocated to departments and organizations involved in these projects. The Department of Economic Affairs under the Finance Ministry monitors this funding as the nodal department overseeing bilateral financial transactions.

The Controversy

The controversy started when Trump, in his second term, claimed that $2 million was spent through USAID to influence voting in India. He also alleged that $29 million was spent in Bangladesh and Nepal for political stability.

Taking an aggressive stance, Trump questioned why India needed this money, calling India the "Tariff King"—a country that imposes one of the highest tariffs globally. He pointed out that India charges tariffs as high as 200% on certain American products, and thus, he questioned why the US was funding India for voting improvements.

However, Trump's claims are being challenged within the US itself. The previous government has denied these allegations.

In India, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has expressed concern over the claims that funds were provided to influence voting. He stated that if such funding did happen, it is a serious issue, and the government is investigating it. He clarified that the government did not receive any such funds directly, nor did it benefit from them.

Where Did the Money Go?

Since USAID funding does not go directly to governments, but rather to various institutions, organizations, and projects, this raises the suspicion that opposition parties might have received funding through different organizations.

The Congress party has accused the BJP government of using Trump to make baseless allegations against the opposition in India. Congress is now demanding a White Paper from the government, asking for transparency on:

  • Whether PM Modi's government received $21 million from the US
  • A detailed disclosure of all organizations that received USAID funding over the past 70 years

The Political Fallout

The issue is far from over in India. Congress, which was initially on the defensive, has now gone on the offensive, demanding answers from the government about where the funds were spent. In response, the Finance Ministry has released details of USAID’s funding for the 2023-24 fiscal year.


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