FINANCIAL ALLOCATIONS MADE TO THE PANCHAYAT BODIES IN WEST BENGAL

**Executive Summary** This document from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj details the financial allocations made to Panchayat bodies in West Bengal under the 14th and 15th Finance Commissions. As of December 9th, 2025, a total of Rs. 19639.99 crore has been released to West Bengal up to FY 2025-26. The State of West Bengal is required to submit the Grant Transfer Certificate (GTC) for the 1st installment of FY 2025-26 to the Ministry to receive the last installment of the 15th Finance Commission grant for FY 2025-26. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Financial Allocations:** * Under the 14th Finance Commission (FY 2015-16 to FY 2019-20), Rs. 14191.78 Crores was allocated to West Bengal for Gram Panchayats. * Under the 15th Finance Commission (FY 2020-21 to FY 2025-26), Rs. 21,611.00 Crores have been allocated to West Bengal for all three tiers of Rural Local Bodies (RLBs). * A total of Rs. 19639.99 crore has been released to West Bengal up to FY 2025-26 as on date. * The last installment of the 15th Finance Commission grant, i.e. 2nd installment of grants for FY 2025-26, is yet to be released to West Bengal. * **Grant Transfer Certificate (GTC):** * The State has not submitted the Grant Transfer Certificate (GTC) for the 1st installment of the FY 2025-26 to this Ministry. * **Year-wise Allocations (in Rs. crore):** * 2019-20: 4300.01 (14th Finance Commission) * 2020-21: 4412.00 (15th Finance Commission - interim period) * 2021-22: 3261.00 (15th Finance Commission) * 2022-23: 3378.00 (15th Finance Commission) * 2023-24: 3415.00 (15th Finance Commission) * 2024-25: 3617.00 (15th Finance Commission) * 2025-26: 3528.00 (15th Finance Commission) * Total: 25911.01 * **Fund Allocation Details:** * District-wise fund allocation details under the Central Finance Commission are not maintained by the Central Government. * Year-wise expenditure details of panchayats under the 15th Central Finance Commission are available at the e-GramSwaraj Portal (https://egramswaraj.gov.in). * Details of projects initiated/under construction/completed under Panchayats, district-wise, including Darjeeling and Kalimpong, are not maintained by the Central Government. * **Training Details (Districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, North Dinajpur):** * Provides details of participants trained in District Panchayat Training & Resource Centres from 2022-23 to 2025-26 (as on 03.12.2025). * **SVAMITVA Scheme:** * The State of West Bengal has not signed MoU for SVAMITVA scheme, so the scheme has not been implemented in the State of West Bengal. **Impact Analysis** **State Government of West Bengal** * **Impact:** Requires submission of the Grant Transfer Certificate (GTC) to receive the final installment of the 15th Finance Commission grant for FY 2025-26. * **Action Required:** Submit the GTC for the 1st installment of the FY 2025-26 to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. **Panchayat/Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in West Bengal** * **Impact:** Receives financial allocations as outlined by the 14th and 15th Finance Commissions. * **Action Required:** Ensure proper utilization and reporting of funds allocated, and adherence to guidelines regarding project implementation. **Ministry of Panchayati Raj** * **Impact:** Responsible for monitoring fund allocation and utilization, and for ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. * **Action Required:** Release the last installment of the 15th Finance Commission grant upon receipt of the Grant Transfer Certificate (GTC).

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