<h1>India Releases Rs. 40,000 Crore to States for GST Compensation Shortfall via Back-to-Back Loan Facility.</h1> The Government of India has released Rs. 40,000 crore to States and Union Territories with legislatures to address the shortfall in GST compensation. This is part of a back-to-back loan facility, bringing the total disbursed this financial year to Rs. 1,15,000 crore. The central government plans to borrow Rs. 1.59 lakh crore in 2021-22 to cover the resource gap due to insufficient GST compensation funds. This initiative aims to support States and UTs in managing public expenditure, improving health infrastructure, and undertaking infrastructure projects. The funds are distributed through 5-year and 2-year securities, with no additional market borrowing anticipated.