Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Advocates for Enhanced State Tax Share and Urban Mission
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin calls for a 50% state share in central taxes at the Niti Aayog meeting. He also emphasizes the need for an urban transformation mission tailored for Tamil Nadu and a Clean Ganga-style project for the state's key rivers for regional pride.
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Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, M K Stalin, has pressed the central government to increase the state's share of central taxes to 50% as he addressed the Niti Aayog gathering in New Delhi. Stalin highlighted that the state currently receives just 33.16% instead of the assured 41%.
Stalin emphasized the necessity of a dedicated urban transformation mission similar to Amrut 2.0, given Tamil Nadu's status as India's most urbanized state. The Chief Minister argues that such an initiative is crucial for regional development and coherence.
Additionally, he proposed a #CleanGanga-style project for Tamil Nadu's major rivers, namely Cauvery, Vaigai, and Thamirabarani, aimed at boosting both national coherence and regional pride by featuring names in English for inclusivity.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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