Delhi Finance Minister Atishi has called for the Centre to allocate Rs 10,000 crore for infrastructure development in Delhi, criticizing the central government for not providing any returns on the city’s substantial tax contributions. Atishi highlighted that despite Delhi’s contribution of Rs 2 lakh crore in income tax and Rs 25,000 crore in central GST over the past year, the city has received no financial support from the Centre. She emphasized the need for funds to improve infrastructure and beautify the city, noting that past financial transfers from the Centre have also been halted.
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- Delhi Finance Minister Atishi has demanded Rs 10,000 crore from the Centre for infrastructure development.
- She criticized the central government for not providing any financial returns on Delhi’s tax contributions.
- Delhi contributed Rs 2 lakh crore in income tax and Rs 25,000 crore in central GST over the past year.
- The Delhi government received no financial support from the Centre in the past year.
- Since 2001, the Centre had been providing only Rs 325 crore annually to Delhi from the central pool of taxes.
- This payment of Rs 325 crore was stopped last year, resulting in Delhi receiving no funds.
- Atishi emphasized the need for additional funds to be allocated to road, transport, and power sectors.
- She also stressed the importance of using the funds for beautification projects in the city.
- The demand for Rs 10,000 crore comes ahead of the Centre’s annual budget presentation.
- Atishi’s request highlights the growing concerns about the financial disparity and lack of support for Delhi.
