New Delhi: The Centre has reiterated that eliminating proxy representation of elected women representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) remains a priority, even as it underlined that “Panchayat” is a State subject under the Constitution. States Hold Primary Responsibility Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha on February 11,…
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Centre Allocates ₹1,156 Cr XV-FC Rural Grants
The Union Government has released the second instalment of XV Finance Commission (XV-FC) Untied Grants for FY 2025–26, providing over ₹1,156 Crores to strengthen rural local bodies in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tripura. These funds are aimed at enhancing grassroots governance and supporting location-specific development initiatives. State-Wise Grant Allocation In…