Grant of Rs. 2427 crore released to States for Urban Local Bodies



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The Ministry of Finance has released Rs 2427 crore to 11 states as the first instalment of tied grants for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Non-Million Plus cities. These funds, recommended by the 15th Finance Commission, are intended to bolster sanitation, solid waste management, drinking water, and water recycling services. States are mandated to disburse these grants to ULBs within 10 working days of receipt.

Total grant of Rs. 4943.73 crore has been released to Urban Local bodies so far in 2021-22 The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance today released an amount of Rs. 2427 crore to 11 States for the Urban Local Bodies. The amount released is the 1st instalment of tied grants for the year 2021-22. These grants have been provided for the Non-Million Plus cities (NMPCs) including Cantonment Boards. The 15th Finance Commission in its report for the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26 has div
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A total of Rs 4943.73 crore has been released to Urban Local Bodies so far in 2021-22, with Rs 2427 crore being the latest release.

The grant of Rs 2427 crore was released to 11 states for their Urban Local Bodies.

These grants are the first instalment of tied grants for Non-Million Plus cities and Cantonment Boards, aimed at supporting sanitation, solid waste management, drinking water, and water recycling.

Tied grants are earmarked for 'Sanitation Solid Waste Management' (50%) and 'Drinking water, rainwater harvesting and water recycling' (50%) to ensure quality services.

States are required to transfer the grants to the Urban Local Bodies within 10 working days of receiving them from the Union Government.

If a state government delays the transfer of grants beyond 10 working days, they are required to release the grants with interest.




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