Startling revelations have emerged about the expenditure incurred by Agriculture Ministers during official foreign trips between 2015 and 2022, as more than 31 million rupees were reportedly spent. Eight ministers who held the position during this period, spanning two different governments, embarked on a total of 22 foreign trips.

The eye-catching details, including the considerable expenses, have been brought to light following a Right to Information (RTI) request filed by a journalist. The information was sourced from the Agriculture Ministry's Information Officer.

The RTI request revealed that an astonishing amount of over 4.6 million rupees was allocated to cover the expenses of the wives of two ministers who accompanied them on these foreign trips. These expenses have sparked concerns and discussions, raising questions about the necessity and appropriateness of such arrangements.

One notable aspect of the revelation is that no information is available concerning the foreign trips undertaken by ministers between 2010 and 2016. This lack of transparency concerning these earlier trips has led to calls for more comprehensive and accessible record-keeping practices within government ministries.

The release of this information has prompted further scrutiny and debate, not only about the overall cost of these trips but also about the transparency and accountability of government officials and their expenses.