Centre has released the first installment of the 15th Finance Commission grants for FY 2024-25 to rural local bodies in Karnataka, according to a statement from the Union Panchayati Raj Ministry. These funds will benefit 5,949 eligible gram panchayats across the state. Grants are allocated in 2 installments each financial year, with recommendations from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj & Ministry of Jal Shakti.