Electoral Trusts (ET) Scheme

Electoral Trusts (ET) Scheme upsc mind map
  Context
    Predecessor to Electoral Bond Scheme
      Source: IE
    Established by UPA government in 2013
  Aim: 
    Regulate donations to political parties
    Emphasis: Transparency
  Features of ET Scheme
    Introduction year: 2013
    Eligibility
      Companies under Section 25
        Companies Act 1956
      Individuals or entities in India
    Registration Renewal
      Every three financial years
    Contribution Allocation
      95% to political parties
        Registered under Representation of the People Act 1951
    Transparency
      Reporting to Election Commission of India
        Contributors
        Beneficiaries
  Comparison with Electoral Bond Scheme
    Anonymity in EB Scheme
    Trends in Donations
      2017-18 to 2021-22 period
      Donations through EBs
        Total: Rs 9,208 crore
      Donations through ETs
        Total: Rs 1,631 crore

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