FM Sitharaman: No Centre-State Friction on GST, Federal Structure Must Be Respected

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has clarified that there is no friction between the Centre and the states regarding GST. She emphasized the importance of respecting the federal structure of the country while implementing GST policies. The Minister pointed out that both the Centre and states have worked collaboratively to resolve issues concerning GST implementation, such as compensation to states for revenue shortfalls and addressing rate concerns. The statement underlines the cooperative nature of GST governance in India, aiming to foster unity in decision-making and policy execution across different government levels.