<h1>India Allocates Rs. 12,351 Crore to 18 States for Rural Development under 15th Finance Commission's Recommendations.</h1> The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has released Rs. 12,351 crore to 18 states as the second installment of basic grants for Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in the 2020-21 financial year. This is part of a total Rs. 45,738 crore allocated to RLBs, following the 15th Finance Commission's recommendations. The grants, divided into basic and tied categories, aim to enhance community assets and financial viability across village, block, and district levels. Basic grants are flexible, while tied grants focus on sanitation and water supply. States must transfer these funds to RLBs within 10 days, or pay interest for delays.