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Govt failed to disburse finance commission funds: BJP MLC
Shivamogga: BJP MLC DS Arun on Saturday claimed the state govt failed to disburse funds allocated under the 15th Finance Commission for 2024-25 by the central govt. The grant is intended for essential development projects across more than 6,500 gram panchayats, he said.
The allocated funds are earmarked for fundamental development initiatives throughout Karnataka's gram panchayats, encompassing sectors like agriculture, horticulture, sericulture, poverty alleviation, primary and secondary education, health, and programmes for women's and children's welfare.
The state govt's inaction has resulted in the conversion of untied funds (40% allocation), which are allocated for a specific purpose.
but without strict restrictions on how they can be used, into tied funds, effectively stopping development activities in gram panchayats. Arun urged the govt to promptly release the untied funds and implement strict measures against officials responsible for these delays and mishandling.
Arun criticised the govt's stance regarding the Bengaluru stampede during the RCB victory celebration. He questioned the administration's decision to attribute blame to cricketer Virat Kohli rather than accepting responsibility. He insisted that the govt should acknowledge its accountability for the unfortunate event and take appropriate action against those at fault.
