Centre releases over ₹1,034 cr. to gram panchayats under 15th Finance Commission grants
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Why in news
The Union Government released ₹1,034 crore to gram panchayats in Telangana under the 15th Finance Commission grants to strengthen grassroots governance.
Background
The Centre released ₹1,034 crore specifically for 12,702 villages in Telangana. This is part of a larger ₹11,000 crore allocation to rural local bodies over the last 12 years.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact₹1,034 crore released to gram panchayats in Telangana under 15th Finance Commission grants
- FactTotal allocation to rural local bodies over the last 12 years exceeds ₹11,000 crore
- FactState Government mandated to transfer funds to gram panchayats within 10 working days without deductions
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the devolution of funds through Finance Commission grants strengthens grassroots governance and addresses rural infrastructure gaps in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal federalism: Direct fund transfer mechanisms to local bodies bypassing intermediate state layers
- Administrative efficiency: Time-bound mandates for fund transfers to ensure timely service delivery at village levels
Keywords: Fiscal Federalism · Grassroots Governance · Devolution of Funds · Local Body Empowerment · Public Service Delivery
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