Examine the innovative approach adopted by the Fifteenth Finance Commission for the devolution of funds to panchayats and municipal bodies.10 marks

Mentor’s comment-

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/mechanisms-for-devolution-of-funds-to-panchayats-municipal-bodies-from-the-fifteenth-finance-commission-could-catalyse-accountability-and-effective-governance-at-the-grassroots-7194739/
In the body, mention the increase of 52 per cent in the grants to local governments.
In the body mention various innovative aspects such as allocations for incubation of new cities and shared municipal services, allocations for three tiers of panchayat, focus on urban agglomerations, entry-level conditions for availing grants etc.
Conclude by mentioning that these recommendations could help in catalysing accountability and effective governance.