Archive · 19 May 2025
Local Bodies Urged to Properly Utilize State Funds
The State Finance Commission is telling local governments like towns and villages to use money the right way.
They should spend the money on what it's meant for, like fixing streetlights, and not use it for something else.
The Commission is also looking at how these local governments are doing with their money and what problems they have, to give advice to the government.
The State Finance Commission urged local bodies to properly utilize released funds.
Funds meant for specific purposes should not be diverted, according to the Commission.
The Commission appreciated Vijayapura Zilla Panchayat's achievements in various schemes.
The Commission is holding meetings to gather suggestions and address fund usage issues.
The Commission is examining various issues, including financial status and infrastructure.
- Who
- Chairman of the fifth State Finance Commission C. Narayan Swamy.
- What
- The State Finance Commission is urging local bodies to properly utilize funds.
- When
- The meeting was held on Monday, May 19, 2025.
- Where
- Vijayapura and Bagalkot districts
- Why
- To ensure funds are used as intended and address local financial issues.
- Chairman
- C. Narayan Swamy
- Commission
- Fifth State Finance Commission
- Noted Achievements
- Vijayapura Zilla Panchayat