The Ministry of Finance has released a grant of Rs 1348.10 crore to six states: Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Tripura. These funds are designated for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), specifically for Non-Million Plus cities and Cantonment Boards. The grants, recommended by the 15th Finance Commission, are divided into basic (untied) and tied grants, with tied grants earmarked for sanitation, solid waste management, drinking water, and rainwater harvesting.
Grant of Rs. 1348.10 crore released to Six States for Urban Local Bodies
Total grant of Rs. 10,699.33 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. 1348.10crore to 6 States for providing grants
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FAQ :
The Ministry of Finance has released Rs 1348.10 crore to six states for urban local bodies. A total of Rs 10,699.33 crore has been released to Urban Local Bodies so far in the 2021-22 financial year.
The grants were released to Jharkhand (Rs 112.20 crore), Karnataka (Rs 375 crore), Kerala (Rs 168 crore), Odisha (Rs 411 crore), Tamil Nadu (Rs 267.90 crore), and Tripura (Rs 14 crore).
These grants are intended for Non-Million Plus cities (NMPCs) and Cantonment Boards, as defined by the 15th Finance Commission.
Out of the total grants recommended for Non-Million Plus cities, 40% is a basic (untied) grant and 60% is a tied grant.
Tied grants are released to support and strengthen the delivery of basic services. 50% is for sanitation and solid waste management, and the other 50% is for drinking water, rainwater harvesting, and water recycling.