Centre to release first instalment of ₹260 cr to Telangana Gram Panchayats: Union Minister Kishan Reddy
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Why in news
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy announced the release of the first ₹260 crore installment to Telangana Gram Panchayats for infrastructure strengthening following the submission of Utilization Certificates.
Background
The Union Government is releasing ₹260 crore as the first installment of a total ₹2,500 crore for Telangana Gram Panchayats. Since 2015–16, the government has allocated over ₹11,000 crore to Gram Panchayats and local bodies.
Facts for Prelims
- FactFirst installment of ₹260 crore released to Telangana Gram Panchayats
- FactTotal allocation for Telangana Gram Panchayat strengthening is ₹2,500 crore
- FactCumulative allocation to Gram Panchayats and local bodies since 2015–16 exceeds ₹11,000 crore
- BodyUtilization Certificates (UCs) are required for the phased release of funds
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of strengthening Gram Panchayats in achieving the goals of decentralised planning and rural infrastructure development in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal accountability: Requirement of Utilization Certificates to ensure transparent fund flow to local bodies
- Decentralised development: Empowering Panchayats to address localized infrastructure gaps through direct funding
- Funding disparity: Addressing the gap between central allocations and actual ground-level infrastructure needs
Keywords: Decentralised Planning · Fiscal Federalism · Gram Panchayat · Infrastructure Development · Utilization Certificates
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