Reports indicate that funds from the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), which are designated for supporting Indian athletes and enhancing sports infrastructure, have been misappropriated for projects benefiting bureaucrats. Notably, the New Moti Bagh Residential Complex in Lutyens’ Delhi, housing senior bureaucrats, has received substantial upgrades, including a temperature-controlled swimming pool and various sports courts, with ₹2.2 crore allocated for renovations in June 2024 alone. Between 2021 and 2025, over ₹6.2 crore was channeled to institutions like the Civil Services Officers’ Institute and the Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Sports has raised alarms regarding these expenditures, urging a cessation of funding for residential colonies and civil service associations. While officials defend the project as beneficial for the emotional and physical health of residents, critics argue that it is unethical to use public funds for facilities inaccessible to the general public. Additionally, the Sports Authority of India has been scrutinized for spending over ₹1 crore on cricket-related gifts for international boards, raising questions about the prioritization of funds.