Government disbursed Rs 2 Crore as pensions to 2,103 dead beneficiaries, Rs 2.8 Crore diverted for publicity: CAG
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The Ministry of Rural Development (MORD) made payment of pensions amounting Rs 2 crore to 2,103 National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) beneficiaries in 26 states and Union Territories even after their death, and funds worth Rs 2.83 crore were diverted for publicity and campaign, the Comptroller Auditor General of India has said in its report.