India, March 17 -- The ministry of external affairs on Monday told Parliament that India had formally asked the U.S. Embassy to urgently furnish details of expenditure incurred on all USAID assisted/funded projects in the country over the last ten years in view of the recent reports regarding their activities.

In a written reply to CPI(M) Rajya Sabha member John Brittas, the ministry said the government had also sought information on the NGOs involved in implementing USAID-backed initiatives in the country.

"In view of the recent reports regards USAID funding in India, the Ministry of External Affairs has formally asked the U.S. Embassy to urgently furnish details of expenditure incurred on all USAID assisted/funded projects in India ov...