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Unutilized Panchayat Funds in Maharashtra Addressed Amid Structural Improvements

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02 Dec 2025

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has reported significant unutilized panchayat funds in Maharashtra, with district panchayats left with 20.21% of grants, block panchayats at 18.90%, and gram panchayats at 23.39% unutilized. The unutilized funds stem from changes in scope of work and land issues. To enhance transparency, the Ministry has implemented measures such as the eGramSwaraj portal and its integration with the Public Financial Management System for real-time payments. Additionally, an online audit tool has been introduced to ensure proper usage of funds. Maharashtra received tier-wise tied and untied grants from the 15th Finance Commission for FY 2022-2025, distributed based on the State Finance Commission's recommendations.

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Vice-President Highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Kuala Lumpur Address

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