RTI Reveals Rs 92 Crore Allocated for Union Ministers' Home Repairs in 2025-26

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An RTI query has revealed that Rs 92 crore has been allocated for repair and renovation of Union Ministers' official residences in New Delhi for the financial year 2025-26. The expenditure covers recurring maintenance work carried out at government-allotted bungalows occupied by central cabinet ministers. Among the most common repair requests are electrical work involving fans and LED lights, along with routine plumbing maintenance carried out every few months. Floor tile replacement is also a regularly cited requirement, typically undertaken once every few years. The disclosure has drawn attention to the scale of public funds spent on upkeep of ministerial accommodations.

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