FIRs in half-a-dozen other cases of corruption and diversion of funds in tribal welfare projects will be filed in the next two weeks. MisappropriationThe VACB has found that the officials misappropriated government funds of ₹74,05,500 in the name of buying land for constructing houses. Meanwhile, the VACB is now unearthing irregularities in the implementation of a recently started open defecation-free State initiative in Attappady. Separate reportsSeparate reports will be formulated on the results of each Central and State schemes implemented during the period in Attappady. The VACB has shortlisted 28 different welfare schemes implemented in 192 tribal settlements for its closer observation and subsequent action.

Source: The Hindu February 21, 2017 18:45 UTC