"The initiative is being undertaken in partnership with State and UT Departments of Panchayati Raj, SIRD and PRs, PESA Mobilisers, Panchayati Raj Associates, SoEPR at NIRD and PR and other associated networks," the Ministry said on Monday.
The Union government has released the first instalment of the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) grants for the financial year 2024–25 to the Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Tied grants are released to the rural local bodies (RLBs) for improving two services -- Sanitation and maintenance of open-defecation free (ODF) status
