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Vivek Pandey is an Indian RTI Activist, freelance journalist, MBBS, Youtuber and Whistleblower. He has filed more than 1000 RTIs for different government departments. His work came into light when he exposed NEET JEE<ref>https://theprint.in/india/cbi-probes-student-data-theft-after-cbse-coaching-centres-are-accused-of-leak/286444/</ref> students Data leak scam<ref>https://www.edexlive.com/news/2020/sep/25/neet-jee-aspirants-data-available-on-public-domain-bhopal-medical-student-seeks-cbi-probe-14829.html</ref>. His RTI has revealed different irregularities of govt department. | |||
freelance journalist, MBBS, Youtuber and Whistleblower. He has filed more | |||
Vivek Pandey is working as a freelance journalist is known for writing on social and political and educational issues. Also, making video's on educational and awareness topics to guide students and citizens of India. | |||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
He was born in a small town in [[Rewa district]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]] to a middle-class family. His primary education started from [[Kendriya Vidyalaya]], [[Udaipur]], [[Rajasthan]]. From childhood he was so fascinated by Indian politics. He completed his high secondary education from [[Madhya Pradesh]]. | He was born in a small town in [[Rewa district]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]] to a middle-class family. His primary education started from [[Kendriya Vidyalaya]], [[Udaipur]], [[Rajasthan]]. From childhood he was so fascinated by Indian politics. He completed his high secondary education from [[Madhya Pradesh]]. | ||
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After many complaints to police and other investigating agencies no action has been taken against data leak scam. Again in year 2020 he sent complaint letter to CBI<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edexlive.com/news/2020/sep/25/neet-jee-aspirants-data-available-on-public-domain-bhopal-medical-student-seeks-cbi-probe-14829.html|title=NEET, JEE aspirants' data available on public domain, Bhopal medical student seeks CBI probe|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> seeking investigation on NEET JEE data leak scam. As per current information delhi crime branch is doing investigation on this scam. He has filed numerous RTIs to get details of current ongoing investigation on his complaint.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edexlive.com/news/2021/mar/04/months-after-medico-exposed-data-leak-of-cbse-students-jee-neet-candidates-cbse-tells-delhi-cops-18727.html|title=Months after medico exposed data leak of CBSE students, JEE, NEET candidates, CBSE tells Delhi cops it's not their responsibility|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | After many complaints to police and other investigating agencies no action has been taken against data leak scam. Again in year 2020 he sent complaint letter to CBI<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edexlive.com/news/2020/sep/25/neet-jee-aspirants-data-available-on-public-domain-bhopal-medical-student-seeks-cbi-probe-14829.html|title=NEET, JEE aspirants' data available on public domain, Bhopal medical student seeks CBI probe|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> seeking investigation on NEET JEE data leak scam. As per current information delhi crime branch is doing investigation on this scam. He has filed numerous RTIs to get details of current ongoing investigation on his complaint.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edexlive.com/news/2021/mar/04/months-after-medico-exposed-data-leak-of-cbse-students-jee-neet-candidates-cbse-tells-delhi-cops-18727.html|title=Months after medico exposed data leak of CBSE students, JEE, NEET candidates, CBSE tells Delhi cops it's not their responsibility|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | ||
==NEET Seat Booking Scam== | ==NEET Seat Booking Scam== | ||
In 2018 he also raised questions on counselling process of Karnataka state. toppers of NEET examination who can easily get government medical college seat in India. In order to block seats in private medical college's are taking part in counselling process of Private medical institution. after successful blocking seats in second or third round of counselling they leave their medical seats. Further these medical seats are sold by brokers on donation basis.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/national-news/neet-toppers-students-suspect-of-taking-a-seat-in-private-college-5940590.html|title=नीट के टॉपर्स क्यों ले रहे हैं प्राइवेट कॉलेज में सीट... कहीं येे मेडिकल माफिया का गठजोड़ तो नहीं?|date=19 August 2018|website=Dainik Bhaskar}}</ref> | He is Whistleblower of MBBS seat booking scam. In 2018 he also raised questions on counselling process of Karnataka state. toppers of NEET examination who can easily get government medical college seat in India. In order to block seats in private medical college's are taking part in counselling process of Private medical institution. after successful blocking seats in second or third round of counselling they leave their medical seats. Further these medical seats are sold by brokers on donation basis.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/national-news/neet-toppers-students-suspect-of-taking-a-seat-in-private-college-5940590.html|title=नीट के टॉपर्स क्यों ले रहे हैं प्राइवेट कॉलेज में सीट... कहीं येे मेडिकल माफिया का गठजोड़ तो नहीं?|date=19 August 2018|website=Dainik Bhaskar}}</ref> | ||
==Books== | |||
To bring awareness towards RTI act in India , He has written a book. He is author of book [https://www.amazon.in/RTI-Act-2005-Simplified-Rights-ebook/dp/B09NTTKB25 "RTI act 2005 simplified Voice of Rights"] his 1st book was published in December 18 2021. | |||
==RTI Activism== | ==RTI Activism== | ||
In year 2017 he started his work as RTI activist. his main aim is to bring transparency in work of government. He has filed his 1st RTI to CBSE. Then there is series of RTIs to almost every government departments of India. In 2020 [https://www.edexlive.com/about-us edex of indian express] has taken a small interview<ref>https://www.edexlive.com/news/2020/oct/07/meet-the-bhopal-medical-student-who-has-filed-over-100-rtis-and-is-keeping-the-government-on-its-toe-15064.html%20RTIs</ref> on his RTI work. | In year 2017 he started his work as RTI activist. his main aim is to bring transparency in work of government. He has filed his 1st RTI to CBSE. Then there is series of RTIs to almost every government departments of India. In 2020 [https://www.edexlive.com/about-us edex of indian express] has taken a small interview<ref>https://www.edexlive.com/news/2020/oct/07/meet-the-bhopal-medical-student-who-has-filed-over-100-rtis-and-is-keeping-the-government-on-its-toe-15064.html%20RTIs</ref> on his RTI work. | ||
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One of his RTI also reveals amount of fund Delhi government<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2021/apr/27/bjp-cites-rti-to-allege-kejriwal-didnt-spend-money-from-cm-relief-fund-on-covid-2295549.html|title=BJP cites RTI to allege Kejriwal didn't spend money from CM relief fund on COVID|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> gets to fight COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/bjp-cites-rti-to-allege-kejriwal-didnt-spend-money-from-cm-relief-fund-on-covid-19-pandemic/articleshow/82277980.cms |title=Arvind Kejriwal: BJP cites RTI to allege Arvind Kejriwal didn't spend money from CM relief fund on COVID-19 pandemic - The Economic Times |publisher=Economictimes.indiatimes.com |date= |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/NEWS9TWEETS/status/1387790264664694789 |title=JavaScript is not available. |publisher=Twitter.com |date= |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=PTI |url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/national/2021/04/27/del83-virus-bjp-ld-delhi.html |title=BJP cites RTI to allege Kejriwal didn't spend money from CM relief fund on COVID-19 pandemic - The Week |publisher=Theweek.in |date=2021-04-27 |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeGV-u8gmMI |title=Medical Student files RTI, finds Kejriwal spent 'NIL' on COVID19 from LG/CM Relief Fund |publisher=YouTube |date=2021-04-29 |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/bjp-cites-rti-to-allege-kejriwal-didnt-spend-money-from-cm-relief-fund-on-covid19-pandemic/2072357 |title=BJP cites RTI to allege Kejriwal didn''t spend money from CM relief fund on COVID-19 pandemic |publisher=Outlookindia.com |date=2021-04-27 |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author= Agencies |url=https://www.abplive.com/news/india/cm-arvind-kejriwal-did-not-spend-money-from-chief-minister-relief-fund-on-control-of-covid-19-epidemic-claims-bjp-1906661 |title=Kejriwal Did Not Spend Money From Chief Minister Relief Fund On Control Of Covid-19 Epidemic: BJP | कोरोना संक्रमण को लेकर बीजेपी ने साधा केजरीवाल पर निशाना, कहा- मुख्यमंत्री राहत कोष से नहीं खर्च किए पैसे (Updated 28 Apr 2021 03:29 AM (IST)|work=Abplive.com |date=2021-04-28 |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref> In March 2021 India has faced 2nd wave of corona virus and Delhi state was one the top most state which is reporting maximum number of corona virus cases. this time his very important RTI reveal's information that Delhi government didn't buy any ventilator.this RTI is mentioned in delhi high court " Delhi High Court says there is a complete failure and it is very clear that systems are not in place HC remarks came when an advocate tells the bench that according to an RTI reply, Delhi Govt did not procure ventilators purchased in the last six months<ref>https://www.news18.com/news/india/delhi-govt-procurement-agency-ordered-no-ventilators-in-10-months-says-rti-reply-3706235.html</ref> to fight against corona virus after 1st wave was finished.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nationworldnews.com/kejriwal-government-did-not-buy-a-single-ventilator-between-july-2020-april-2021-rti/ |title=Kejriwal government did not buy a single ventilator between July 2020-April 2021: RTI |publisher=Nationworldnews.com |date= |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://muslimmirror.com/eng/kejriwal-did-not-buy-a-single-ventilator-in-past-10-months-says-rti-reply/ |title=Kejriwal did not buy a single ventilator in past 10 months, says RTI reply |publisher=Muslimmirror.com |date=2021-05-06 |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=07/May/2021 |url=https://thewire.in/government/delhi-procured-oxygen-cylinders-but-may-not-have-set-up-enough-plants-rti |title=Delhi Procured Oxygen Cylinders, But May Not Have Set up Enough Plants: RTI |publisher=Thewire.in |date=2021-05-07 |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://asiannews.in/2021/05/04/delhi-govt-procurement-agency-ordered-no-ventilators-in-10-months-says-rti-reply/ |title=Delhi Govt Procurement Agency Ordered No Ventilators in 10 Months, Says RTI Reply - Asian News |publisher=Asiannews.in |date=2021-06-06 |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://hindi.asianetnews.com/national-news/rti-reveals-mismanagement-of-delhi-government-no-procurement-of-ventilators-in-last-one-year-dha-qsjhqn |title=Covid Second wave alert के बाद भी लापरवाही की हद: एक साल में दिल्ली सरकार ने नहीं खरीदे एक भी वेंटीलेटर | RTI reveals mismanagement of Delhi Government, No procurement of Ventilators in last one year DHA |publisher=Hindi.asianetnews.com |date= |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref> Again in month of April his RTI revels another big information of wastage of corona virus vaccine in India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/over-44-lakh-covid-vaccine-doses-wasted-till-april-11-kerala-west-bengal-show-zero-wastage-rti/747304|title=Over 44 lakh COVID vaccine doses wasted till April 11, Kerala & West Bengal show zero wastage: RTI|website=www.timesnownews.com}}</ref> Over 44 lakh COVID vaccine doses wasted till April 11, 2021. this news spread like a fire every where. information based on his revelation is also covered by international media houses.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dpa-international.com/topic/huge-vaccine-waste-reported-india-battles-deadly-covid-19-urn%3Anewsml%3Adpa.com%3A20090101%3A210420-99-279302|title=Huge vaccine waste reported as India battles deadly Covid-19 wave|website=dpa International}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/4-6-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine-were-wasted-in-india-enough-to-vaccinate-half-of-bangalore/articleshow/82165181.cms |title=4.6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine were wasted in India — enough to vaccinate half of Bangalore | Business Insider India |publisher=Businessinsider.in |date=2021-04-20 |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Joseph |first=Alphonse |url=https://www.oneindia.com/india/more-than-44-lakh-covid-19-vaccine-doses-wasted-till-april-11-kerala-and-west-bengal-show-zero-waste-3247365.html |title=More than 44 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses wasted till April 11, Kerala and West Bengal show zero wastage - Oneindia News |publisher=Oneindia.com |date=2021-04-20 |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=a total of 44.78 lakh doses were wasted out of the total 10.34 crores doses used in several states of India till April 11 this year. | One of his RTI also reveals amount of fund Delhi government<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2021/apr/27/bjp-cites-rti-to-allege-kejriwal-didnt-spend-money-from-cm-relief-fund-on-covid-2295549.html|title=BJP cites RTI to allege Kejriwal didn't spend money from CM relief fund on COVID|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> gets to fight COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/bjp-cites-rti-to-allege-kejriwal-didnt-spend-money-from-cm-relief-fund-on-covid-19-pandemic/articleshow/82277980.cms |title=Arvind Kejriwal: BJP cites RTI to allege Arvind Kejriwal didn't spend money from CM relief fund on COVID-19 pandemic - The Economic Times |publisher=Economictimes.indiatimes.com |date= |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/NEWS9TWEETS/status/1387790264664694789 |title=JavaScript is not available. |publisher=Twitter.com |date= |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=PTI |url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/national/2021/04/27/del83-virus-bjp-ld-delhi.html |title=BJP cites RTI to allege Kejriwal didn't spend money from CM relief fund on COVID-19 pandemic - The Week |publisher=Theweek.in |date=2021-04-27 |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeGV-u8gmMI |title=Medical Student files RTI, finds Kejriwal spent 'NIL' on COVID19 from LG/CM Relief Fund |publisher=YouTube |date=2021-04-29 |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/bjp-cites-rti-to-allege-kejriwal-didnt-spend-money-from-cm-relief-fund-on-covid19-pandemic/2072357 |title=BJP cites RTI to allege Kejriwal didn''t spend money from CM relief fund on COVID-19 pandemic |publisher=Outlookindia.com |date=2021-04-27 |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author= Agencies |url=https://www.abplive.com/news/india/cm-arvind-kejriwal-did-not-spend-money-from-chief-minister-relief-fund-on-control-of-covid-19-epidemic-claims-bjp-1906661 |title=Kejriwal Did Not Spend Money From Chief Minister Relief Fund On Control Of Covid-19 Epidemic: BJP | कोरोना संक्रमण को लेकर बीजेपी ने साधा केजरीवाल पर निशाना, कहा- मुख्यमंत्री राहत कोष से नहीं खर्च किए पैसे (Updated 28 Apr 2021 03:29 AM (IST)|work=Abplive.com |date=2021-04-28 |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref> In March 2021 India has faced 2nd wave of corona virus and Delhi state was one the top most state which is reporting maximum number of corona virus cases. this time his very important RTI reveal's information that Delhi government didn't buy any ventilator.this RTI is mentioned in delhi high court " Delhi High Court says there is a complete failure and it is very clear that systems are not in place HC remarks came when an advocate tells the bench that according to an RTI reply, Delhi Govt did not procure ventilators purchased in the last six months<ref>https://www.news18.com/news/india/delhi-govt-procurement-agency-ordered-no-ventilators-in-10-months-says-rti-reply-3706235.html</ref> to fight against corona virus after 1st wave was finished.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nationworldnews.com/kejriwal-government-did-not-buy-a-single-ventilator-between-july-2020-april-2021-rti/ |title=Kejriwal government did not buy a single ventilator between July 2020-April 2021: RTI |publisher=Nationworldnews.com |date= |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://muslimmirror.com/eng/kejriwal-did-not-buy-a-single-ventilator-in-past-10-months-says-rti-reply/ |title=Kejriwal did not buy a single ventilator in past 10 months, says RTI reply |publisher=Muslimmirror.com |date=2021-05-06 |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=07/May/2021 |url=https://thewire.in/government/delhi-procured-oxygen-cylinders-but-may-not-have-set-up-enough-plants-rti |title=Delhi Procured Oxygen Cylinders, But May Not Have Set up Enough Plants: RTI |publisher=Thewire.in |date=2021-05-07 |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://asiannews.in/2021/05/04/delhi-govt-procurement-agency-ordered-no-ventilators-in-10-months-says-rti-reply/ |title=Delhi Govt Procurement Agency Ordered No Ventilators in 10 Months, Says RTI Reply - Asian News |publisher=Asiannews.in |date=2021-06-06 |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://hindi.asianetnews.com/national-news/rti-reveals-mismanagement-of-delhi-government-no-procurement-of-ventilators-in-last-one-year-dha-qsjhqn |title=Covid Second wave alert के बाद भी लापरवाही की हद: एक साल में दिल्ली सरकार ने नहीं खरीदे एक भी वेंटीलेटर | RTI reveals mismanagement of Delhi Government, No procurement of Ventilators in last one year DHA |publisher=Hindi.asianetnews.com |date= |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref> Again in month of April his RTI revels another big information of wastage of corona virus vaccine in India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/over-44-lakh-covid-vaccine-doses-wasted-till-april-11-kerala-west-bengal-show-zero-wastage-rti/747304|title=Over 44 lakh COVID vaccine doses wasted till April 11, Kerala & West Bengal show zero wastage: RTI|website=www.timesnownews.com}}</ref> Over 44 lakh COVID vaccine doses wasted till April 11, 2021. this news spread like a fire every where. information based on his revelation is also covered by international media houses.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dpa-international.com/topic/huge-vaccine-waste-reported-india-battles-deadly-covid-19-urn%3Anewsml%3Adpa.com%3A20090101%3A210420-99-279302|title=Huge vaccine waste reported as India battles deadly Covid-19 wave|website=dpa International}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/4-6-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine-were-wasted-in-india-enough-to-vaccinate-half-of-bangalore/articleshow/82165181.cms |title=4.6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine were wasted in India — enough to vaccinate half of Bangalore | Business Insider India |publisher=Businessinsider.in |date=2021-04-20 |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Joseph |first=Alphonse |url=https://www.oneindia.com/india/more-than-44-lakh-covid-19-vaccine-doses-wasted-till-april-11-kerala-and-west-bengal-show-zero-waste-3247365.html |title=More than 44 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses wasted till April 11, Kerala and West Bengal show zero wastage - Oneindia News |publisher=Oneindia.com |date=2021-04-20 |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=a total of 44.78 lakh doses were wasted out of the total 10.34 crores doses used in several states of India till April 11 this year. | ||
|url=https://www.gulte.com/trends/81645/over-44-lakh-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine-gets-wasted |title=Over 44 Lakh Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine Gets Wasted |publisher=Gulte |date= |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.qatar-tribune.com/news-details/id/211533/huge-vaccine-waste-reported-as-india-battles-deadly-covid-19-wave|title=Huge vaccine waste reported as India battles deadly Covid-19 wave|website=Qatar-Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newsghana.com.gh/huge-vaccine-waste-reported-as-india-battles-deadly-covid-19-wave/|title=Huge vaccine waste reported as India battles deadly Covid-19 wave|first=Deutsche Presse-Agentur|last=GmbH|date=20 April 2021}}</ref> | |url=https://www.gulte.com/trends/81645/over-44-lakh-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine-gets-wasted |title=Over 44 Lakh Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine Gets Wasted |publisher=Gulte |date= |access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.qatar-tribune.com/news-details/id/211533/huge-vaccine-waste-reported-as-india-battles-deadly-covid-19-wave|title=Huge vaccine waste reported as India battles deadly Covid-19 wave|website=Qatar-Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newsghana.com.gh/huge-vaccine-waste-reported-as-india-battles-deadly-covid-19-wave/|title=Huge vaccine waste reported as India battles deadly Covid-19 wave|first=Deutsche Presse-Agentur|last=GmbH|date=20 April 2021}}</ref> | ||
Honorable delhi high court has also given statement on this RTI findings and strongly criticized government for wastage of corona virus vaccine. | Honorable delhi high court has also given statement on this RTI findings and strongly criticized government for wastage of corona virus vaccine.<ref>https://www.livelaw.in/amp/top-stories/wastage-of-single-dose-of-covid19-vaccine-would-be-a-criminal-waste-delhi-high-court-172874?</ref> | ||
<ref>https://www.livelaw.in/amp/top-stories/wastage-of-single-dose-of-covid19-vaccine-would-be-a-criminal-waste-delhi-high-court-172874?</ref> | |||
An RTI filed by activist Vivek Pandey has revealed that over 75% (1680.74 crore) of the total 2223.57 crore for free testing and treatment for COVID-19 was utilised by five south Indian states. | An RTI filed by activist Vivek Pandey has revealed that over 75% (1680.74 crore) of the total 2223.57 crore for free testing and treatment for COVID-19 was utilised by five south Indian states. | ||
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As per National Health Authority, approximately 17.73 Lakh tests and approx. 6.05 Lakh treatments have been authorized under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) for COVID-19 related infections as of 31st May 2021<ref>https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/75-money-on-free-treatment-in-ayushman-bharat-spent-in-southern-states-bihar-up-at-bottom/772498</ref> | As per National Health Authority, approximately 17.73 Lakh tests and approx. 6.05 Lakh treatments have been authorized under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) for COVID-19 related infections as of 31st May 2021<ref>https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/75-money-on-free-treatment-in-ayushman-bharat-spent-in-southern-states-bihar-up-at-bottom/772498</ref> | ||
In the last three years, the National Zoological Park located in the national capital has lost around 450 animals, including tigers, lions and others, revealed an RTI.<ref>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi/delhi-zoo-govt-gives-rs-180-cr-rs-66-29l-spent-medicines-1502994787.html</ref> | |||
According to the reply received by activist Vivek Pandey,<ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2021/jul/28/450-animals-died-in-delhi-zoo-in-3-years-reveals-rti-reply-2336528.html</ref> the zoological park commonly known as Delhi zoo, hosts 1,347 creatures. In 2019, it saw the death of maximum animals — 189. There were 123 deaths in 2020 and 137 in 2018, stated the reply.<ref>https://www.thehansindia.com/news/national/delhi-zoo-govt-gives-rs-180-cr-only-rs-6629l-spent-on-medicines-701697</ref> | |||
In the year 2020, the national capital registered a surge of deaths due to tuberculosis (TB) by 190 per cent as compared to 2019 according to a Right To Information (RTI) reply. | In the year 2020, the national capital registered a surge of deaths due to tuberculosis (TB) by 190 per cent as compared to 2019 according to a Right To Information (RTI) reply. The RTI filed by activist Vivek Pandey had sought data on TB cases and deaths from the year 2018 till June 2021.<ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2021/sep/04/tuberculosis-fatalities-up-but-cases-down-in-last-two-years-2354123.html</ref> The Union Health ministry reply states that while in the year 2019 there have been only 11 deaths, last year the fatality figure went up to 2111. | ||
[https://www.newsclick.in/VHP-cowshed-accounted-82-per-bovine-deaths-bhopal The RTI application, filed by activist Vivek Pandey in Madhya Pradesh Gaupalan Evam Pashu Samvardhan Board, had sought the details of funds spent on cows from 2015 to 2020]. In reply, the board said that the state government had spent Rs 5.42 crore on total 28 cowsheds of Bhopal for procuring fodder and maintenance in the last five years with more than 32% of the funds transferred to the | [https://www.newsclick.in/VHP-cowshed-accounted-82-per-bovine-deaths-bhopal The RTI application, filed by activist Vivek Pandey in Madhya Pradesh Gaupalan Evam Pashu Samvardhan Board, had sought the details of funds spent on cows from 2015 to 2020]. In reply, the board said that the state government had spent Rs 5.42 crore on total 28 cowsheds of Bhopal for procuring fodder and maintenance in the last five years with more than 32% of the funds transferred to the VHP cowshed.<ref>https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/bhopal-berasia-gaushala-received-over-rs-38-lakh-from-government</ref> The cowshed was allocated the highest amount, Rs 37 lakh, in 2017, followed by Rs 32 lakh in 2019. | ||
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has spent a whopping ₹11.46 lakhs of public money on his medical treatment and that of his family between the Financial Year 2015-2021. | Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has spent a whopping ₹11.46 lakhs of public money on his medical treatment and that of his family between the Financial Year 2015-2021. This was revealed in a recent Right to Information (RTI) reply, which was filed by activist Vivek Pandey on December 16 last year.<ref>https://www.opindia.com/2022/03/delhi-kejriwal-rti-medical-expenses/</ref> | ||
In his RTI query, the activist had asked details pertaining to medical reimbursement claim for Delhi Chief Minister and his family during FY2015 to 2021. | In his RTI query, the activist had asked details pertaining to medical reimbursement claim for Delhi Chief Minister and his family during FY2015 to 2021. | ||
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