New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- The Central Government has released Rs.4,601 crore to Odisha as part of additional tax devolution, the Finance Ministry said on Wednesday.

In total, the Centre has disbursed Rs.1,01,603 crore to various state governments as an additional allocation, supplementing the normal monthly devolution scheduled for October 10. The move comes ahead of the festive season, aimed at enabling states to accelerate capital spending and fund development and welfare-related initiatives.

State-wise Allocation: Uttar Pradesh: Rs.18,227 crore; Bihar: Rs.10,219 crore; Madhya Pradesh: Rs.7,976 crore; West Bengal: Rs.7,644 crore; Maharashtra: Rs.6,418 crore; Rajasthan: Rs.6,123 crore; Odisha: Rs.4,601 crore; Andhra Pradesh: Rs.4,112 crore;...