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November 18, 2025, 02:39 PM - 2 min read
The recommendations of the Sixteenth Finance Commission, which is chaired by renowned economist, Arvind Panagariya, would be applicable for a period of five years beginning April 1, 2026
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November 15, 2025, 03:41 PM - 2 min read
The Centre has released Rs 219.24 crore in Fifteenth Finance Commission grants for Assam’s rural local bodies, along with Rs 4,698 crore of earlier withheld funds, aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and supporting water, sanitation and development initiatives across the state.
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October 14, 2025, 03:31 PM - 2 min read
The 16th Finance Commission was constituted by the government on December 31, 2023, with former Niti Aayog vice-chairman Arvind Panagariya as its Chairman
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November 6, 2024, 11:35 AM - 2 min read
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio has urged the 16th Finance Commission for a Rs 40,000 crore grant to cover capital deficits. This funding, Rio contends, is essential to ensure Nagaland’s economic self-sufficiency, bolstering development and advancing critical infrastructure projects.
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October 12, 2024, 05:06 PM - 2 min read
Andhra Pradesh has received ₹395.50 crore in untied grants and ₹593.26 crore in tied grants, while Rajasthan has been allocated ₹507.11 crore in untied grants and ₹760.67 crore in tied grants for various essential local services.
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January 1, 2024, 01:35 PM - 2 min read
The announcement, made today, marks a crucial step in formulating fiscal policies that will impact the Union as well as the States. The Members of the Sixteenth Finance Commission will be notified separately, bringing together a diverse group of experts to deliberate on complex economic matters.
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