Rs 1.42-trillion tied grant to villages for water, sanitation: 15th FC

Tied grant 60% of total Rs 2.37 trn allocated to rural local bodies

In order to push tap water supply and better sanitation facilities in villages, the Fifteenth Finance Commission (15th FC) has recommended a Rs 1.42-trillion tied grant to local rural bodies and panchayats for the next five years (from 2021–22 to 2025–26).

This tied grant is 60 per cent of the total amount of Rs 2.37 trillion allocated to rural local bodies and is meant for ensuring supply of drinking water, rainwater harvesting, and water recycling. It is also to be used for sanitation and maintenance of open defecation-free status in villages.

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation - under