Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Andhra Pradesh: Gram Panchayats Receive Rs 1,121 Crore Boost
The government of Andhra Pradesh gave over a thousand crore rupees to village councils, called Gram Panchayats.
This money comes from the 15th Finance Commission, a group that helps give money to local governments.
This is good news because these councils have been struggling to pay for things.
The new government wants to help villages, and this money will help them fix roads and do other important jobs.
Leaders of the villages are happy because they can now provide better services.
Andhra Pradesh government released Rs 1,121 crore to gram panchayats and local bodies.
Funds were provided from the 15th Finance Commission.
The release fulfills a promise made by the new coalition government.
The move addresses financial struggles faced by panchayats in recent months.
Village heads welcome the funding for supporting rural development.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Government, Gram Panchayats
- What
- Release of funds from the 15th Finance Commission
- When
- Tuesday night
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To support grassroots development
Previous Government's Actions
Current Government's Actions
Fund Allocation
Previous Government's Actions
The previous YSRCP government was criticized for diverting funds meant for panchayats.
Current Government's Actions
The current government released funds to panchayats shortly after coming to power.
- Amount Released
- Rs 1,121 crore
- Source of Funds
- 15th Finance Commission
- Recipient
- Gram Panchayats and Local Bodies
- Government
- Andhra Pradesh Coalition Government
- Key Officials
- CM N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan
