Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Odisha Officials Arrested for Embezzlement of Climate Change Funds
In Odisha, India, two government workers were arrested for stealing money.
They took about 18 lakh rupees, which was meant to help with climate change projects.
One of the people arrested used to be in charge of animal care in a district, and the other worked in the same office.
The money came from a special fund for climate change.
The police arrested them and are now taking them to court.
This means they took money they shouldn't have, and now they face legal trouble.
A former Chief District Veterinary Officer and a staff member were arrested.
They are accused of embezzling Rs 18 lakh.
The funds were from the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change.
The accused transferred funds to a personal account.
Cases have been registered under anti-corruption and penal codes.
- Who
- Trilochan Dhal and Ashok Kumar Dau
- What
- Embezzlement of Rs 18 lakh in climate change adaptation grants
- When
- Thursday (arrest)
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- For misappropriation of government funds
- Arrested
- Trilochan Dhal and Ashok Kumar Dau
- Positions
- Former CDVO and Statistical Enumerator
- Department
- Animal Husbandry
- Amount Embezzled
- Rs 18 lakh
- Fund
- National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change
- Charges
- Misappropriation of government money