<h1>Local Government Bodies Receive Rs 2,228 Crore Funding Boost for Development Projects and Infrastructure Initiatives</h1> Kerala's finance minister announced Rs 2,228 crore allocation to local government bodies, including Rs 2,150.30 crore in development funds and Rs 78 crore in untied funds. The funds will be distributed across grama panchayats, district and block panchayats, municipalities, and city corporations, enabling them to initiate development projects for the new financial year.