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Tripura to Miss ₹4,000 Crore GAP Grant After 15th Finance Commission, Minister Says
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 04:17 AM
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State Minister Pranajit Singha Roy said Tripura will forgo an annual GAP fund of ₹4,000 crore after the recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission.
The 15th Finance Commission, which reviews fiscal allocations to Indian states, has concluded that Tripura will not receive the previously projected annual GAP (General Assistance Programme) grant of ₹4,000 crore. The decision reflects the commission's assessment of the state's revenue capacity and fiscal performance.
Minister Pranajit Singha Roy, speaking to Northeast Today, confirmed that the state will lose the ₹4,000‑crore fund for the current financial year. He emphasized that the loss stems from the commission's formulaic calculations rather than any policy reversal by the central government.
The omission of the GAP grant could tighten Tripura's budget, affecting development projects and welfare schemes that relied on the additional funding. State officials are reportedly reviewing alternative financing options to mitigate the shortfall and ensure continuity of key programs.
Minister Pranajit Singha Roy, speaking to Northeast Today, confirmed that the state will lose the ₹4,000‑crore fund for the current financial year. He emphasized that the loss stems from the commission's formulaic calculations rather than any policy reversal by the central government.
The omission of the GAP grant could tighten Tripura's budget, affecting development projects and welfare schemes that relied on the additional funding. State officials are reportedly reviewing alternative financing options to mitigate the shortfall and ensure continuity of key programs.