15th Finance Commission Grants Released for Rural Local Bodies

The Union Government has allocated funds to states under the Fifteenth Finance Commission (FC) grants for Rural Local Bodies for fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. These grants are provided to eligible gram panchayats, block panchayats, and district panchayats. Distribution is determined by the Grant Transfer Certificate and adherence to prescribed guidelines. While state-wise allocations and releases for both the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Finance Commissions are documented, there's no data on the individual beneficiaries of these funds.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link