New Delhi, Dec. 27 -- The Union Government released more than Rs 723 crores as grants to help rural local bodies in Rajasthan and Jharkhand. This money was given under the Fifteenth Finance Commission to make village-level institutions stronger, according to a Ministry of Panchayati Raj press release.

The government sent these funds to help local groups carry out important work in their areas. In Rajasthan, a total of Rs 303.0419 crores was released as the first part of the money for the financial year 2025-26. This specific amount was meant for 24 district panchayats, 339 block panchayats, and 3,857 gram panchayats.

In addition to this, the government also gave Rs 145.24 crores to Rajasthan. This was part of the money that was held bac...