<h1>Finance Ministry Allocates Rs. 1154.90 Crore to Andhra, Bihar, Gujarat, Sikkim for Urban Local Bodies Improvement.</h1> The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, has released Rs. 1154.90 crore to four states for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) grants, part of a total Rs. 9172.63 crore for 2021-22. The states receiving these funds are Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, and Sikkim. These grants are allocated to Non-Million Plus cities, with 40% as basic grants for local needs and 60% as tied grants for essential services like sanitation and water management. The funds aim to enhance urban services beyond existing central and state allocations. The 15th Finance Commission has structured these grants to improve urban infrastructure and services.