States put up united front in fight for a higher share in divisible pie

Most governments, including those run by BJP, want the 16th Finance Commission to increase their share to 45-50 per cent from 41 per cent

With time till October 31 to submit its report, and with its recommendations set to cover the five-year period starting on April 1, 2026, the 16th Finance Commission has visited almost all the states since its first in June last year — to seek their views on revenue sharing between the Centre and states.

 

Most state governments, including those run by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), want the states’ share in the central divisible pool to be increased from 41 per cent now to 45-50 per cent.

 

Some states, especially those ruled by the Congress and its allies in the