XV Finance Commission grants released for rural local bodies of Himachal Pradesh and Goa
On 10 December 2024, in India, the Union Government announced the release of Fifteenth Finance Commission grants for rural local bodies in Himachal Pradesh and Goa for 2024-25.
Summary
On 10 December 2024, in India, the Union Government announced the release of Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) grants for 2024-25 for rural local bodies in Himachal Pradesh and Goa; Himachal received the 2nd instalment of Untied Grants of Rs 70.40 crore plus the withheld Rs 11.4716 crore of the 1st instalment. Untied Grants are used by Panchayati Raj Institutions for location-specific needs under the 29 subjects in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution, except salaries and establishment costs.
Key facts
- Announced
- 10 Dec 2024
- States
- Himachal Pradesh, Goa
- Himachal (Untied, 2nd instalment)
- Rs 70.40 crore + Rs 11.4716 crore withheld
- Use
- 29 subjects, Eleventh Schedule
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Untied Grants of the Fifteenth Finance Commission released to rural local bodies can be used for location-specific needs under how many subjects of the Eleventh Schedule?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 29
PIB (10 Dec 2024): Untied Grants are utilised by PRIs/RLBs for location-specific felt needs under the 29 subjects enshrined in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution.