Parliamentary panel flags low spending on rural development funds

Some grown-ups in India's Parliament check whether the government is spending money meant for villages.

A special committee looked at programs that help people who live in rural areas.

They found that the government had kept a lot of money unused — almost half of what was planned.

The government said this happened because it was changing the computer system used to send money to the states.

The committee did not accept that explanation.

It said the government needs clear deadlines and people to be responsible for using the money.

It also said workers should be paid at least ₹400 a day for their work.

The government was planning to pay only ₹300 a day.

The committee wants the money to actually reach the villages and the workers.

Its job is to make sure rural development money is not wasted.