<h1>States Demand Larger Share of Central Funds, Seek 50% from Divisible Pool and Inclusion of Cess and Surcharge</h1> Many states are demanding an increase in their share from the central divisible pool from 41% to 50%, according to the 16th Finance Commission chairman. States also want a portion of the cess and surcharge, currently not part of the divisible pool, to be included. The Odisha government supports this demand and has requested a revision of the weightage criteria for fund distribution. Additionally, the Odisha government seeks a share of cess and surcharges and has submitted a memorandum for significant funding from 2026 to 2031. Opposition leaders argue that Odisha has been neglected in central fund allocations.