Railways Contributes Most Among PSUs To PM-CARES From Staff Salaries

RTI records have revealed that PM-CARES fund received Rs 157.23 crore from the staff salaries of 50 Union Government's departments. Railways emerged as the top contributor with Rs 146.72 crore, followed by Space Ministry (Rs 5.18 crore) and Environment Ministry (Rs 1.14 crore). Reportedly, departments under Defence, Revenue, Health, Education and External Affairs ministries provided data. However, PMO, Home Ministry, Post and Biotech Department abstained stating "not a public authority".