The 16th FC has significantly changed the share which all states were getting during the term of the 15th FC from 2021-26. Of the grants for rural local bodies, Assam will receive Rs 14,580 crore during the next five fiscal years, Kerala Rs 3,308 crore, Tamil Nadu Rs 16,930 crore and Bengal Rs 28,203 crore. Of the grants for urban local bodies, Assam will get Rs 3249 crore, Kerala Rs 16,683 crore, Tamil Nadu Rs 25,069 crore, and Bengal Rs 22,023 crore. Of this, Assam will get Rs 5,825 crore, Kerala Rs 2,580 crore, Tamil Nadu Rs 11,314 crore and West Bengal Rs 9,158 crore. Message for statesApart from the grants and awards, the 16th FC seems to have sent a message to the states.

Source: Indian Express February 08, 2026 06:58 UTC