Fifteenth Finance Commission Grants Released for Rural Local Bodies in Bihar, Haryana, and Sikkim
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News? | Centre released XV Finance Commission grants for 2024-25 to Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Bihar, Haryana, and Sikkim. |
| Bihar Allocation | ₹821.80 crores (2nd installment) + ₹47.93 crores (withheld 1st installment) |
| Haryana Allocation | ₹202.46 crores (2nd installment) + ₹7.59 crores (withheld 1st installment) |
| Sikkim Allocation | ₹6.26 crores (2nd installment) |
| Purpose | Strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), improving sanitation, water supply, and governance at the local level. |
| Fund Type | Untied Grants- Flexible for local needs,Tied Grants- For essential services like sanitation & drinking water. |
| Beneficiaries (Bihar) | 38 District Panchayats, 530 Block Panchayats, 8,052 Gram Panchayats |
| Beneficiaries (Haryana) | 18 District Panchayats, 142 Block Panchayats, 6,195 Gram Panchayats |
| Beneficiaries (Sikkim) | 4 District Panchayats, 186 Gram Panchayats |