Hyderabad, April 2 -- union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Thursday welcomed the release of Rs 619.85 crore by the Central Government to Gram Panchayats in Telangana, terming it a significant step towards strengthening rural development.
In a press statement, he said the funds-released as the first instalment for 2025-26 under the recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission-reflect the Centre's commitment to grassroots governance under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Of the total Rs 371.91 crore has been allocated as Tied Grants for works such as sanitation, drinking water supply, and infrastructure, while Rs 247.94 crore has been released as Untied Grants to be utilised based on local needs identified in Gra...