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Pondy govt demands additional funds of ₹2,887 cr from centre

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December 21, 2024

THE Puducherry government has urged the centre to release an additional fund of ₹2,887.25 crore in the Budget Estimates (BE) for 2025-26.

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Representing Puducherry at a meeting chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Jaisalmer on Friday, PWD Minister K Lakshminarayanan sought increased Normal Central Assistance (NCA) to support the UT's financial stability. Pointing out Puducherry's limited revenue-generating capacity due to its small geographical area, absence of natural resources, and limited scope for additional taxation post-GST implementation, Lakshminarayanan proposed that Puducherry be treated on par with states for re

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