Agartala, March 28 -- The Centre released the second installment of XV Finance Commission grants for rural local bodies of Tripura for strengthening local governance and driving rural transformation on Friday. An amount of Rs 31.1259 crores in United Grants benefiting 589 eligible Gram Panchayats, along with all Block Panchayats, District Panchayats, and Traditional Local Bodies, has been released for 2024-25 financial year. "These grants empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), enabling them to address location-specific needs under the 29 subjects outlined in 11th Schedule of the Constitution. The funds are utilized for development initiatives excluding salaries and establishment costs," said Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, who also hol...