<h1>Government Releases Rs. 4,608 Crore to Boost Local Bodies in India for Air Quality and Sanitation Improvements.</h1> A grant of Rs. 4,608 crore was released on March 31, 2021, to support local bodies in India, with Rs. 2,660 crore allocated to Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) and Rs. 1,948 crore to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). This is part of a total Rs. 87,460 crore grant for 2020-21, with funds aimed at improving air quality, sanitation, and waste management. RLB grants are divided into basic and tied categories, while ULB grants are allocated for Million Plus and Non-Million Plus cities. The Ministry of Finance, along with other governmental bodies, oversees the distribution and usage of these funds.