The Department of Expenditure (Ministry of Finance) released Rs 7,183.42 crore as a revenue deficit grant to 14 states.
This is the 2nd monthly installment of the Post Devolution Revenue Deficit (PDRD) grant to states.
The eligibility of States was decided by the Fifteenth Finance Commission based on the gap between the assessment of a state’s revenue and expenditure after taking into account the assessed devolution
As per the Article 275 of the Indian Constitution the Post Devolution Revenue Deficit (PDRD) grant is provided.