Chief Minister Pema Khandu has welcomed the Centre’s advance tax devolution of Rs 1,476 crore to Arunachal Pradesh, stating that it will strengthen the state’s finances and enable faster implementation of capital projects, infrastructure development, and public welfare initiatives. The union government released tax devolution of Rs 1,09,019 crore to state governments on Saturday as one advance instalment to accelerate their capital and developmental expenditure. Arunachal Pradesh is among the beneficiaries of this advance release, with the state receiving Rs 1,476 crore.
Khandu expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the advance release, describing it as a reflection of the Centre’s commitment to cooperative federalism. He noted that the allocation is particularly significant for Arunachal, given its strategic location and challenging geographical conditions. The chief minister pointed out that on a per capita basis, Arunachal continues to receive one of the highest shares among Indian states, reflecting the Finance Commission’s recognition of the state’s vast terrain, sparse population, infrastructure needs, and strategic importance.
According to Khandu, the timely release of funds will further strengthen the state’s finances and speed up the execution of key development projects. He stated that the funds will be utilized to implement capital projects, develop infrastructure, and launch public welfare initiatives that directly benefit the people of Arunachal Pradesh.
