Rs 1.78L-cr Festive Boost To States

New Delhi: In a bid to enable states to boost development and capital spending, the Centre on Thursday said it has released tax devolution of Rs 1,78,173 crore to state governments, as against the normal monthly devolution of Rs 89,086.50 crore. It includes one advance instalment, in addition to the regular instalment due in October.

AP, Telangana, UP were among top recipients.