Centre releases Rs 6,000 cr in revenue deficit grant to 14 states

The amount released would provide additional resources to states during the coronavirus crisis

Rupee, cash, money,firms, revenue
The finance ministry released the amount as per the recommendations of 15th Finance Commission
Indivjal Dhasmana New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Aug 12 2020 | 12:40 AM IST
The finance ministry on Tuesday released Rs 6,195.08 crore to 14 states as the fifth equated monthly instalment of the post ddevolution revenue deficit grant as recommended by the 15th Finance Commission. This would provide them additional resources during the coronavirus crisis.



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