OPT fraud: 10,000 foreign students, including Indians, under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement scanner
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Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
“Our nation will not tolerate security threats originating from the foreign student programme,” says ICE’s acting director Todd Lyons
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source The Hindu - National
Published Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right