Centre releases Rs 31 Crore for Tripura under 15th FC grants for rural local bodies

By : Web Desk: Agartala 30-03-2025 06:23:24 PM 52 views

The Union Government has released the second installment of the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) Grants for rural local bodies in Tripura for the financial year 2024–25, strengthening local governance and driving rural transformation.

In Tripura, the government has allocated Rs. 31.1259 crores in Untied Grants (2nd installment), benefiting 589 eligible Gram Panchayats, along with all Block Panchayats, District Panchayats, and Traditional Local Bodies.

These grants empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) enabling them to address location-specific needs under the 29 subjects outlined in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution. T

hese funds are utilized for development initiatives excluding salaries and establishment costs. The grants are divided into two categories:

The release of these funds is a significant move toward decentralizing resources and empowering local governments.

Managed by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Ministry of Jal Shakti, the XV Finance Commission Grants are designed to drive grassroots development, enhance local governance, and support initiatives tailored to the unique needs of rural communities.