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The Indian Constitution mandates fund allocations to Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies through the Finance Commission's recommendations. The 15th Finance Commission has earmarked significant grants to enhance the resources for Rural Local Bodies and Urban Local Bodies for the period 2021-26, focusing also on strengthening primary
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The Union Government has allocated over ₹94 crores in XV Finance Commission grants for Panchayati Raj Institutions in Uttarakhand for FY 2025-26. The funds, comprising untied grants for district, block, and gram panchayats, are to be used for specific local needs under various constitutional subjects, excluding salaries and establishment costs.
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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
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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
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj reported financial allocations under the 14th and 15th Finance Commissions to the Panchayat bodies in West Bengal, with Rs. 21,611.00 crores allocated from FY 2020-21 to 2025-26. Of this, Rs. 19,639.99 crores have been released, and the remaining funds are pending
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The Indian government has disbursed the first instalment of ₹15.20 crores for the fiscal year 2025-26 under the XV Finance Commission, designated for Rural Local Bodies in Mizoram. The funds are targeted at Village Councils, inclusive of those in Autonomous District Councils. These grants, split into untied and tied
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj reported a progressive increase in grants for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Odisha, as recommended by the Central Finance Commissions. The Andhra Pradesh government has received substantial allocations from the 13th, 14th, and 15th Commissions. Despite this, the distribution of these grants relies on the
Finance Commission
The Sixteenth Finance Commission (XVIFC), chaired by Dr. Arvind Panagariya, has submitted its report to the President of India, outlining recommendations for the distribution of tax proceeds between the Union and States for the period 2026-31. The report, resulting from extensive consultations, will be made public once tabled in Parliament.
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On November 17, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with a delegation from the 16th Finance Commission, led by Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya. The meeting was shared on social media, highlighting the Prime Minister's engagement with the Commission's members. Source: Original Link
Finance Commission
The Union Government has released over ₹444 crores under the Fifteenth Finance Commission Grants for Rural Local Bodies in Odisha for the financial year 2025-26. This includes ₹342.5964 crores as the second installment of Untied Grants for various Panchayati Raj Institutions and ₹101.7815 crores from the withheld portion
Panchayati Raj
The Government of India has released ₹680.71 crores as the first instalment of Untied Grants under the Fifteenth Finance Commission for Rural Local Bodies in West Bengal for the financial year 2025-26. This funding supports 3,224 Gram Panchayats, 335 Block Panchayats, and 21 Zilla Parishads, emphasizing the government&
Andhra Pradesh
The Union Government has disbursed ₹410.76 crores as the first installment of Untied Grants from the Fifteenth Finance Commission for the financial year 2025-26 to Rural Local Bodies in Andhra Pradesh. This funding will support 13 District Panchayats, 650 Block Panchayats, and over 13,000 Gram Panchayats, focusing on