Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Delhi CM Slams Prior Govt Over Unspent Welfare Fund
The Delhi CM is upset that the previous government didn't use money meant for construction workers.
A lot of money, over ₹5,200 crore, sat unused, even though workers needed help.
The CM said the old government didn't care about workers and is now asking for an investigation.
The Supreme Court also criticized how the government was handling the funds, questioning why workers weren't getting the full benefits.
Delhi CM criticized the previous government for unspent Labour Welfare Fund.
₹5,200 crore remained unspent in the Labour Welfare Fund.
The CM alleged negligence and an anti-labour approach by the previous government.
The CM demanded the matter be referred to the Public Accounts Committee.
The Supreme Court questioned the government's disbursement of funds.
- Who
- Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, the previous government, and the Public Accounts Committee.
- What
- Delhi CM criticized the previous government over unspent Labour Welfare Fund.
- When
- During a discussion on the CAG report for the financial year ending March 31, 2023.
- Where
- Delhi Legislative Assembly.
- Why
- To address the unspent funds and alleged negligence in worker welfare.
Current Government
Previous Government
Financial Management
Current Government
Criticism of the previous government's handling of Labour Welfare Fund.
Previous Government
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- Event
- Delhi Assembly Proceedings
- Topic
- Labour Welfare Fund
- Unspent Funds
- ₹5,200 crore
- CM's Criticism
- Previous government's negligence
- CAG Report Period
- Financial year ending March 31, 2023
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