Kerala and West Bengal have officially chosen Option-1 to manage the revenue shortfall resulting from GST implementation. This decision brings the total number of states opting for this plan to 25, with all three Union Territories with Legislative Assemblies also agreeing. Under Option-1, these regions will receive funds through a special borrowing window established by the Indian government, alongside permission for additional borrowing based on their Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).
Two more States - Kerala and West Bengal choose Option-1 to meet the GST implementation shortfall
25 States and all Union Territories with Legislative Assembly have favoured Option-I
Kerala and West Bengal will get Rs. 10,197 crore through special borrowing window to meet the GST implementation shortfall.
Permission to raise additional Rs.11,309 crore through borrowings also issued to Kerala and West Bengal.
Governments of Kerala and West Bengal have communicated their acceptance
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FAQ :
Option-1 is a scheme where states and union territories can receive funds to meet revenue shortfalls caused by GST implementation through a special borrowing window facilitated by the Indian government.
Kerala and West Bengal will receive Rs. 10,197 crore through the special borrowing window to address their GST implementation shortfall.
Kerala has been granted permission to raise an additional Rs. 4,522 crore, and West Bengal has received permission for an additional Rs. 6,787 crore, which is 0.5% of their respective GSDPs.
As of the latest update, 25 states and all 3 Union Territories with Legislative Assemblies (Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, and Puducherry) have chosen Option-1.
The special borrowing window has been operational since 23rd October 2020.