The Central Government has approved the release of Rs 259.36 crore to Telangana under the Fifteenth Finance Commission, providing a significant boost to local level development across the state. The funds are aimed at strengthening rural and urban local bodies by supporting essential infrastructure projects and improving the delivery of public services. This release reflects the Centre’s continued focus on empowering grassroots institutions through timely financial assistance.
The grant is expected to be utilized for priority areas such as sanitation, drinking water supply, public health infrastructure and other civic amenities that directly affect the quality of life of citizens. By channeling funds to local bodies, the allocation seeks to ensure that development initiatives are planned and executed closer to the community, addressing region specific needs more effectively.
Municipalities and gram panchayats are likely to benefit from improved financial capacity to undertake long pending and critical works.
According to officials, the funds have been released in line with the recommendations of the Fifteenth Finance Commission, which emphasizes transparency, accountability and performance in the distribution of resources. The commission’s framework encourages states and local bodies to focus on sustainable development while maintaining sound financial practices. Telangana’s allocation under this framework underlines the importance of cooperative federalism in achieving balanced regional growth.
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