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Tripura CM says North-East states have taken up withdrawal of revenue gap fund with Union Finance Minister
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 05:04 PM
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The Chief Minister of Tripura stated that the North-Eastern states are in talks with the Union Finance Minister to withdraw the revenue gap fund. The move reflects coordinated fiscal discussions among the region and the centre.
Tripura's Chief Minister announced that the eight North-Eastern states have collectively approached the Union Finance Minister to seek withdrawal of the revenue gap fund, a central scheme aimed at bridging fiscal shortfalls of states.
The discussion, according to the chief minister, is part of a broader effort by the region to address financing challenges and ensure smoother cash flow for development projects.
While details of the negotiation remain limited, the statement underscores a coordinated stance by the NE states in dealing with central financial mechanisms.
The move is expected to be examined further in upcoming meetings between state representatives and the finance ministry, with implications for budgetary planning in the region.
No official response from the Union Finance Ministry has been released at the time of reporting.
The discussion, according to the chief minister, is part of a broader effort by the region to address financing challenges and ensure smoother cash flow for development projects.
While details of the negotiation remain limited, the statement underscores a coordinated stance by the NE states in dealing with central financial mechanisms.
The move is expected to be examined further in upcoming meetings between state representatives and the finance ministry, with implications for budgetary planning in the region.
No official response from the Union Finance Ministry has been released at the time of reporting.