Finance Commission grants UP Rs 1,599 cr, while Andhra gets Rs 446 cr for rural development

The central government released funds for rural local bodies in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh for the 2024-25 financial year. Uttar Pradesh received Rs 1,598.80 crore, and Andhra Pradesh received Rs 446.49 crore for District, Block, and Gram Panchayats. These funds aim to address location-specific needs and enhance rural development and grassroots governance.