The 15th Finance Commission grants are designed to strengthen Urban Local Bodies and improve the delivery of basic services to citizens. These grants support various initiatives in sanitation, water supply, and urban infrastructure development.
Key Objectives
Strengthen the delivery of basic services in urban areas
Improve financial health of Urban Local Bodies
Support infrastructure development in cities
Enhance capacity building of municipal staff
Key Components
Service Delivery
- Water Supply
- Sanitation
- Solid Waste Management
- Storm Water Drainage
Infrastructure Development
- Road Development
- Street Lighting
- Urban Transport
- Public Amenities
Capacity Building
- Training Programs
- Digital Infrastructure
- E-Governance
- Staff Development
Implementation Guidelines
50% of the grants to be utilized for sanitation and solid waste management
Infrastructure development should focus on basic services
Regular monitoring and evaluation of projects
Emphasis on sustainable development
Mandatory online reporting of utilization
Timely submission of utilization certificates