<h1>Finance Ministry Allocates Rs. 1,764 Crore to Four States for Urban Development and Environmental Improvements.</h1> The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, has allocated Rs. 1,764 crore to four states for Million Plus Cities/Urban Agglomerations. The states receiving these grants are Andhra Pradesh (Rs. 136 crore), Chhattisgarh (Rs. 109 crore), Maharashtra (Rs. 799 crore), and Uttar Pradesh (Rs. 720 crore). These funds are part of a larger Rs. 4,761.8 crore grant released to Urban Local Bodies in 2022-23. The 15th Finance Commission has recommended these grants, mainly for Solid Waste Management and Ambient Air quality improvements. The funds aim to enhance water quality, sanitation, and solid waste management in line with city action plans.