The objective of this Project is to enhance and strengthen the institutional capacity of the local government system in Kerala to deliver services and undertake basic administrative and governance functions more effectively and in a sustainable manner.

The Project will benefit 941 Grama Panchayats (GPs) and 87 Municipalities in the State. Investments made by the GPs and Municipalities will indirectly benefit the entire population of the State outside the six City Corporation areas. The estimated cost of the Project is Rs 1195.8 crore.

Components

a.  Performance Grant (Rs 1097.56 cr)
b.  Capacity Building for local bodies (Rs 51.52 crore)
c.  Enhancing State Monitoring of the local Government system (Rs 15.44 crore)
d.  Project Management and Implementation- (Rs 31.28 crore)

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ESMF Document - Modified Version 

GO RT No.2488 dt.20.08.2016