The Finance Commission has released another tranche of funds to gram panchayats in Telangana, providing a financial boost to rural local bodies in the state.
While Rs 259.36 crore was allocated in the first instalment, a fresh Rs 387 crore has now been released. With the latest release, the total funds disbursed to the state
so far have reached Rs 646.46 crore.
However, nearly Rs 2,400 crore is still pending from the Centre for Telangana’s gram panchayats. Following the completion of panchayat elections in the state, the Finance Commission has begun releasing funds in phases to support rural development and strengthen local governance.