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Gangtok: The Union Government cut loose a massive Rs 1,01,603 crore in tax devolution to states on October 1. The payout aims to boost capital spending ahead of the festive season. It arrives early, coming before the regular monthly installment due on October 10.
Northeast India walked away with just Rs 8668 crore of that total. That represents only 8.5 percent of the national distribution. Assam led the region with a share of Rs 3178 crore. Arunachal Pradesh took Rs 1785 crore, while Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura split the remaining balance.
Mainland states saw much larger figures. Uttar Pradesh grabbed Rs 18,227 crore alone. Bihar trailed with Rs 10,219 crore. Together, the mainland states secured Rs 92,935 crore, leaving the northeast far behind in total funding.
The Ministry of Finance explained the reasoning behind the cash injection. They stated, "In view of the upcoming festive season and to enable States to accelerate capital spending and finance their development and welfare-related expenditure, the Union Government has released an additional tax devolution of Rs 1,01,603 crore to State Governments on 1st October 2025, in addition to the normal monthly devolution due to be released on 10th October 2025."
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