The Hindu

2,186.20 crore dues from Centre adding to financial distress of gram panchayats in Karnataka, says Minister

Acknowledging that many gram panchayats in the State are facing financial problems, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar Khandre accused the Centre of meting out injustice towards Karnataka by not releasing 2,186.20 crore recommended by the 15th Finance Commission to gram panchayats in the State for 2025-2026