Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral
New Delhi, February 20: The Government of India has released over ₹137 crore under the 15th Finance Commission Grants to bolster Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Goa, Meghalaya, Sikkim and Uttarakhand during the current financial year.
According to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, the funds include allocations pertaining to different financial years and are aimed at strengthening rural local governance across the four states.
Out of the total amount, ₹11.60 crore has been released as the second instalment of Untied Grants for 2023–24 for Goa. Meghalaya has received ₹27 crore as the second instalment of Untied Grants for 2021–22.
Sikkim has been allocated ₹6.60 crore as the second instalment of Untied Grants for 2025–26, while Uttarakhand has received ₹89.41 crore as the first instalment of Untied Grants for 2025–26.
The Untied Grants will be utilised by Rural Local Bodies and Panchayati Raj Institutions to address location-specific needs under the 29 subjects listed in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution. However, the funds cannot be used for salaries or other establishment-related expenses.
The release is part of the Centre’s continued efforts to empower grassroots governance and enhance the functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions across states.
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