The District Innovation Fund (DIF) was established as per the recommendations of the XI Finance Commission.
District Innovation Fund (DIF) was established by
Asked in COLLEGE LECTURER 2014 · Topic: The Finance Commission (Key recommendations and their impact on state finances)
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