Vasai-Virar Civic Body Accused Of Diverting ₹23.50 Crore Meant For Dalit Settlements
Virar: The Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) has been accused of injustice towards Dalit settlements in Vasai taluka by allegedly diverting funds earmarked for their development to other civic works. According to information obtained under the Right to Information (RTI) Act by Pravin Jadhav, a total of ₹23.50 crore received between 2015 and 2026 for the development of Dalit…
In the city of Virar, the Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) is facing allegations of injustice toward Dalit settlements. According to information obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) Act request by Pravin Jadhav, the corporation allegedly diverted funds meant for Dalit settlement development to other civic works.
Between 2015 and 2026, a total of ₹23.50 crore was allocated for the development of Dalit settlements under the Urban Dalit Settlement Improvement Scheme. However, the funds appear to have been spent on roads, drains, gardens, and other development works instead. Despite the presence of these funds, several Dalit settlements continue to struggle with issues related to basic amenities, internal roads, drainage, water supply, and sanitation.
This alleged fund diversion has sparked strong resentment among local residents, who are demanding that the ₹23.50 crore be restored and made available again for the improvement of Dalit settlements.
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