Karnataka Government releases funds every year to Panchayat Raj Institutions under various development sectors.

These funds are distributed to:

• Zilla Panchayat (ZP)
• Taluk Panchayat (TP)
• Gram Panchayat (GP)

Major Sectors Covered

1. Social Security and Welfare
2. General Education
3. Rural Development Programmes
4. Food Storage and Warehousing
5. SC/ST/OBC Welfare
6. Medical and Public Health
7. Rural Employment
8. Nutrition
9. Animal Husbandry
10. Family Welfare
11. Agriculture Development
12. Roads and Bridges
13. Housing
14. Water Supply and Sanitation
15. Public Works
16. Village and Small Industries
17. Sports and Youth Services
18. Minor Irrigation
19. Skill Development
20. Co-operation

These funds are utilized for development works at village, taluk and district level.