https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=39534 States should allocate a substantial portion of public finances to rural infrastructure, prioritising health, education, drinking water and hygiene. The court indicated it may, in appropriate cases, direct the Centre and state governments to ensure funding and prioritisation for rural facilities such as village libraries, which promote access to knowledge and constitutional values. Gram panchayats bear implementation responsibility but rely on state financial assistance; CSR funding could be explored. Prioritisation among amenities remains a policy matter and the court will not dictate specifics without data. en-us Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:01:03 +0530 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:01:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=39534 States should allocate a substantial portion of public finances to rural infrastructure, prioritising health, education, drinking water and hygiene. The court indicated it may, in appropriate cases, direct the Centre and state governments to ensure funding and prioritisation for rural facilities such as village libraries, which promote access to knowledge and constitutional values. Gram panchayats bear implementation responsibility but rely on state financial assistance; CSR funding could be explored. Prioritisation among amenities remains a policy matter and the court will not dictate specifics without data. News - Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:01:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=39534