Shillong: Meghalaya received Rs 688 crore from the Union govt’s latest tax devolution instalment released on Saturday.The Centre released an additional instalment of tax devolution worth Rs 1,09,019 crore to states on Oct 31, 2026, to help them accelerate capital spending ahead of the festive season.The release, made in addition to regular monthly devolution, is the second additional instalment of the financial year, according to an official statement.“This release is in view of the upcoming festive season and to enable states to accelerate capital spending, and also to finance their development/welfare-related expenditure,” the ministry said.Uttar Pradesh received the highest amount at Rs 19,208 crore, followed by Bihar with Rs 10,845 crore, Madhya Pradesh with Rs 8,010 crore and West Bengal with Rs 7,866 crore.Among the northeastern states, Assam received Rs 3,552 crore, Arunachal Pradesh Rs 1,476 crore, Tripura Rs 699 crore, Manipur Rs 682 crore, Mizoram Rs 615 crore, Nagaland Rs 524 crore and Sikkim Rs 365 crore.The statement also listed Meghalaya’s share at Rs 688 crore.
