Centre releases extra tax devolution instalment of Rs 1,09,019 crore to states; UP gets the most
The central government released an additional tax devolution instalment of Rs 1,09,019 crore to state governments on 31 October 2026. The money goes to states for their spending and does not reach ordinary people directly.
What this means for you
This money has been given by the Centre to state governments, not to citizens' accounts. States can use it for development and welfare spending. Ordinary people do not need to apply for anything.
Key facts
- Rs 1,09,019 crore released on 31 October 2026
- This is in addition to the regular monthly tax devolution
- It is the second additional instalment in the current financial year
- Uttar Pradesh got the largest share at Rs 19,208 crore
- Bihar got Rs 10,845 crore and Madhya Pradesh Rs 8,010 crore
What happened
The Finance Ministry released an additional tax devolution instalment of Rs 1,09,019 crore to state governments on 31 October 2026. This amount is in addition to the regular monthly tax devolution. It is the second additional instalment in the current financial year.
Why this instalment was released
According to the release, the money was released keeping the coming festive season in mind. The aim is to help state governments speed up their capital expenditure and fund development and welfare-related spending.
How much each state got
Uttar Pradesh received the largest share at Rs 19,208 crore. Bihar got Rs 10,845 crore and Madhya Pradesh got Rs 8,010 crore.
Among other states, West Bengal got Rs 7,866 crore, Maharashtra Rs 7,022 crore, Rajasthan Rs 6,460 crore, Odisha Rs 4,819 crore, Andhra Pradesh Rs 4,597 crore, Karnataka Rs 4,504 crore, Tamil Nadu Rs 4,466 crore and Gujarat Rs 4,094 crore.
Does this affect ordinary people
The money has been given by the central government to state governments. It does not go directly into any citizen’s account and no one needs to apply for it. States can use the amount for their development and welfare work.
What next
The release does not say which works the state governments will spend this money on. For details, the concerned state government departments can be contacted.
Questions and answers
How much did the Centre release to states?
Rs 1,09,019 crore. This was released on 31 October 2026 as an additional tax devolution instalment.
How much did Uttar Pradesh get?
Uttar Pradesh got Rs 19,208 crore. This is the largest amount in the list.
How much did Bihar and Madhya Pradesh get?
Bihar got Rs 10,845 crore and Madhya Pradesh got Rs 8,010 crore.
Do ordinary people need to apply for this money?
No. The money has been given to state governments, not to citizens. No application is needed.
Why was this instalment released?
Keeping the coming festive season in mind. It is meant to help states speed up capital spending and fund development and welfare work.
Source: PIB, "केंद्र सरकार ने राज्य सरकारों को कर हस्तांतरण के रूप में 1,09,019 करोड़ रुपये जारी किए। आगामी त्योहारों के मौसम को देखते हुए और राज्यों को पूंजीगत खर्च में तेजी लाने तथा विकास एवं कल्याण से जुड़े व्यय के लिए धन उपलब्ध कराने के उद्देश्य से केंद्र सरकार ने कर हस्तांतरण की अग्रिम किस्त जारी की है", 31 October 2026. Read the original notice
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