The Ministry of Panchayati Raj reported the status of 15th Finance Commission grants for Rural Local Bodies during the 2021-26 award period. The release is important because it links constitutional local governance, fiscal transfers, and digital monitoring of Panchayat expenditure.
The same release also highlights Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs), the eGramSwaraj portal, and eGramSwaraj-PFMS linked online fund transfers. These are central to decentralised planning, accounting, transparency, and accountability in Panchayati Raj institutions.
What the Ministry of Panchayati Raj reported
The Union Minister for Panchayati Raj, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, informed the Rajya Sabha on 22 July 2026 that state-wise details of grants released under the 15th Finance Commission to rural local bodies in 28 States were placed in an annexure.
The release stated that the unreleased amount consists of grants that could not be released during the award period because the concerned State Governments or Rural Local Bodies did not fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions.
Background and earlier position
Related current affairs
- Funding transfers for Panchayati Raj Institutions under 12th to 15th Finance Commissions and status of PRIs elections (annexures)
- MoPR report and initiatives to strengthen devolution and empowerment of Panchayati Raj Institutions (Devolution Index, RGSA, eGramSwaraj, AuditOnline, SAMARTH portal, OSR training)
- Absence of performance grant component under the 15th Finance Commission (2020-21 to 2025-26)
- eGramSwaraj portal and GPDP integration for PESA implementation in Fifth Schedule (Scheduled Tribe-dominated) areas
- e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project under RGSA: digital platforms for PRIs (eGramSwaraj, AuditOnline, etc.)
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