Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly opposing diversion of welfare funds by Governments over the years, Samajika Nyaya Sabaleekarana Vedike leader K.N. Prabhuswamy has claimed that a whopping Rs. 16,706 crore of SC/ST welfare and empowerment funds has been diverted to other purposes in the past 10 years.
He was speaking at the State-level seminar on channelised and proper use of SCSP, TSP grants organised by the Vedike at Nanjaraj Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road here recently.






