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Arunachal Dy CM thanks PM, FM for Rs 1,785 Cr tax devolution advance

Itanagar, Oct 3 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein today expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the release of Rs 1,785 crore as the Northeastern state's advance share of tax devolution.
Calling the move a timely gesture during the festive season, Mein said the funds would provide a major boost to the state's welfare schemes and ongoing development initiatives.
"This timely support will further accelerate our welfare measures and development initiatives in Arunachal Pradesh. I extend my deepest gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and special thanks to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ji for facilitating this crucial support," the Deputy Chief Minister stated.
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