Question
Under the grants-in-aid recommended for 2026–31, what
is the total amount of grants recommended by the 16th Finance Commission?Solution
The 16th Finance Commission recommended total grants-in-aid of ₹9.47 lakh crore for the period 2026–31. This total includes major allocations for local bodies and disaster management, with local bodies receiving ₹7.91 lakh crore and the Centre’s share for disaster management listed separately at ₹1.55 lakh crore.
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