Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has raised serious concerns regarding the ₹8,450 crore lying unused in the PM CARES Fund, questioning why it isn't being utilized to improve rural school infrastructure.

  • The PM CARES Fund grew by 17.8% to ₹8,452.07 crore in 2024-25.
  • CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke highlighted the disparity between fund availability and rural school conditions.
  • The party claims the issue is a lack of political will, not a lack of resources.

New Delhi: In a scathing critique of financial management, Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has questioned the utilization of the PM CARES Fund. Highlighting a recent report, Dipke pointed out that over ₹8,450 crore remains unutilized in the fund, even as government schools in rural areas struggle with basic amenities.

According to recent data, the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund saw a significant increase, rising from ₹7,173.03 crore in 2023-24 to ₹8,452.07 crore in 2024-25. This represents a nearly 17.8% surge in available capital. In a video shared on social media, Dipke expressed his dismay after visiting several village schools where students lack even the most fundamental necessities, such as clean drinking water.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that this discrepancy highlights a critical gap in resource allocation. While authorities often cite a "lack of funds" as the primary reason for the dilapidated state of public infrastructure, the existence of a massive, unspent relief fund creates a glaring contradiction. This issue directly impacts the educational landscape and the future of millions of children in rural India.

If this is the people's money, why can't it be used to build new schools and repair existing ones?

Dipke directly challenged the narrative provided by officials. He noted that while authorities claim schools lack funding for basic amenities, the PM CARES Fund sits with over ₹8,450 crore in reserve. The Cockroach Janta Party emphasized via their X (formerly Twitter) handle that the core problem is not a shortage of funds, but rather a "lack of political will."

Historical Background

The PM CARES Fund was established as a public charitable trust to assist in responding to various calamities and emergencies. However, its status as a private fund—separate from the Consolidated Fund of India—has made it a subject of intense debate regarding transparency, public accountability, and how much of the collected money is actually reaching the intended beneficiaries.

Did You Know?: The PM CARES Fund is managed by a trust and does not fall under the direct audit of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in the same way as government departmental budgets.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much money is currently in the PM CARES Fund?
Recent reports indicate the fund has reached approximately ₹8,452.07 crore for the 2024-25 period.

2. What is the Cockroach Janta Party's stance?
The CJP demands that the unutilized funds be redirected toward improving the infrastructure and basic facilities of rural government schools.