In a significant move to enhance efficiency in fund disbursement, the Indian government has introduced a new fund flow mechanism for centrally sponsored schemes. This allows ministries to issue 'mother sanctions'—consolidated approvals for multiple schemes—rather than separate sanctions for each scheme. This change is expected to expedite fund releases and reduce administrative delays, ensuring that the ₹5 trillion allocated annually to schemes like the Jal Jeevan Mission and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is utilized effectively. The revised Standard Operating Procedure, effective from April 1, mandates that ministries can only generate a mother sanction if the budget allocations for state-linked schemes are approved. This approach aims to improve financial management by reducing idle fund parking and enhancing transparency through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS). Experts believe that this flexibility will help states receive funds more efficiently while maintaining accountability for their use.