National Workshop Focuses on Sixteenth Finance Commission Recommendations
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj convened a national workshop for State Panchayati Raj Ministers to discuss the recommendations of the Sixteenth Finance Commission, emphasizing financial devolution and fiscal self-reliance for Rural Local Bodies (RLBs). Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh and other officials highlighted the importance of enhancing Own Source Revenue and leveraging digital platforms like the SAMARTH Panchayat Portal for better financial management. The workshop also explored the formulation of a Model OSR Rules Framework to bolster state preparedness for performance-based grants.
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