COVID-19 Crisis: In A First, Finance Commission To Have A Chapter On Health Financing
Business | Edited by Abhik Deb (with inputs from agencies) | Tuesday July 7, 2020
The commission that a high-level committee along with the World Bank will come up with recommendations for the health sector
Sushil Modi Writes To Nirmala Sitharaman Seeking Grants For Bihar
India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 11, 2020
In view of declining state revenue amid the coronavirus outbreak, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, requesting her to release Rs 7,434 crore grants, recommended by the 15th Finance Commission, within this quarter of the current fiscal.
Term Of 15th Finance Commission Extended Till October 30, 2020
Business | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 27, 2019
The term of the commission was originally set to end in October 2019, but was extended by one month to November 30.
Centre's "Rather Odd" Move "Not Good For Federal Polity": Manmohan Singh
India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 14, 2019
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the government should have taken chief ministers' views before changing the terms of reference of the 15th Finance Commission, adding that unilateralism is not good for federal policy and cooperative federalism.
NITI Aayog Says Concerned Over Andhra Pradesh's "Huge" Revenue Deficit
Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 13, 2019
NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar on Friday expressed concern over Andhra Pradesh's "huge" revenue deficit and increasing unbudgeted expenditure even as the YSRC government pitched for "liberal" assistance from the national planning body as well as the 15th Finance Commission, citing losses due to the state's bifurcation.
Centre Extends 15th Finance Commission's Term By A Month Till November 30
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2019
The government on Wednesday extended the 15th Finance Commission's term by a month till November 30, and broadened the ambit of its recommendation to include funds for defence and internal security, an official statement said.
15th Finance Commission Speaks Of "Enigma Of Two Karnatakas"
Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 25, 2019
There is an enigma of two Karnatakas with the existence of both high per capita income and high poverty numbers in the state at the same time, the 15th Finance Commission said today, as it stressed on the need for closer attention on the matter.
Karnataka Poverty Numbers Very High Despite High Per Capita Income: Finance Commission
Business | Written by Maya Sharma | Tuesday June 25, 2019
The 15th Finance Commission found the state's performance in the agricultural sector was disappointing.
Niti Aayog Open To Allocating Developmental Funds To States: Vice-Chairman
India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 4, 2019
The Niti Aayog is open to the idea of having a role in fund allocation to states for developmental expenditure and would discuss the matter with the 15th Finance Commission, the think tank's vice chairman Rajiv Kumar said today.
Finance Commission Panel To Resolve Punjab's 31,000 Crores Food Account
India News | ANI | Thursday January 31, 2019
In a major fillip to Punjab's persistent efforts for securing the waiver of Rs 31,000 crore food account, Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission N K Singh said the issue could not be brushed under the carpet, and formed a committee to find ways of settling the matter.
Finance Secretary Ajay Narayan Jha Gets One-Month Extension
India News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 14, 2019
Finance Secretary Ajay Narayan Jha has been given one-month extension in service and appointed as the member of the 15th Finance Commission, according to a Personnel Ministry order.
Nagaland Seeks Nearly 8,000 Crore From Centre For "State's Development"
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 28, 2018
The Nagaland Government has sought an amount of Rs 7,928.43 crore for the overall development of the state from the 15th Finance Commission, a senior official said Tuesday.
No Intention To Penalize Better Performing States: Finance Commission
India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 11, 2018
The 15th Finance Commission on Thursday said there was "no intention" to penalize, in terms of devolution of funds, states that achieved better performance.
Finance Panel Chief Pulls Plug On Nitish Kumar's Special Category Demand
India News | Written by Manish Kumar | Wednesday October 3, 2018
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's campaign for special category for the state received a firm rebuff today from NK Singh - the chief of the 15th Finance Commission and the man who had helped the Janata Dal United frame the campaign.
GST "Big Challenge" For Gujarat's Future Finances: Finance Body Chief
India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday July 24, 2018
The Goods and Services Tax is set to become a big challenge for the otherwise "financially prudent" Gujarat once the 14 per cent compensation commitment of the centre winds up, 15th Finance Commission Chairman NK Singh said on Monday.
COVID-19 Crisis: In A First, Finance Commission To Have A Chapter On Health Financing
Business | Edited by Abhik Deb (with inputs from agencies) | Tuesday July 7, 2020
The commission that a high-level committee along with the World Bank will come up with recommendations for the health sector
Sushil Modi Writes To Nirmala Sitharaman Seeking Grants For Bihar
India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 11, 2020
In view of declining state revenue amid the coronavirus outbreak, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, requesting her to release Rs 7,434 crore grants, recommended by the 15th Finance Commission, within this quarter of the current fiscal.
Term Of 15th Finance Commission Extended Till October 30, 2020
Business | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 27, 2019
The term of the commission was originally set to end in October 2019, but was extended by one month to November 30.
Centre's "Rather Odd" Move "Not Good For Federal Polity": Manmohan Singh
India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 14, 2019
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the government should have taken chief ministers' views before changing the terms of reference of the 15th Finance Commission, adding that unilateralism is not good for federal policy and cooperative federalism.
NITI Aayog Says Concerned Over Andhra Pradesh's "Huge" Revenue Deficit
Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 13, 2019
NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar on Friday expressed concern over Andhra Pradesh's "huge" revenue deficit and increasing unbudgeted expenditure even as the YSRC government pitched for "liberal" assistance from the national planning body as well as the 15th Finance Commission, citing losses due to the state's bifurcation.
Centre Extends 15th Finance Commission's Term By A Month Till November 30
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2019
The government on Wednesday extended the 15th Finance Commission's term by a month till November 30, and broadened the ambit of its recommendation to include funds for defence and internal security, an official statement said.
15th Finance Commission Speaks Of "Enigma Of Two Karnatakas"
Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 25, 2019
There is an enigma of two Karnatakas with the existence of both high per capita income and high poverty numbers in the state at the same time, the 15th Finance Commission said today, as it stressed on the need for closer attention on the matter.
Karnataka Poverty Numbers Very High Despite High Per Capita Income: Finance Commission
Business | Written by Maya Sharma | Tuesday June 25, 2019
The 15th Finance Commission found the state's performance in the agricultural sector was disappointing.
Niti Aayog Open To Allocating Developmental Funds To States: Vice-Chairman
India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 4, 2019
The Niti Aayog is open to the idea of having a role in fund allocation to states for developmental expenditure and would discuss the matter with the 15th Finance Commission, the think tank's vice chairman Rajiv Kumar said today.
Finance Commission Panel To Resolve Punjab's 31,000 Crores Food Account
India News | ANI | Thursday January 31, 2019
In a major fillip to Punjab's persistent efforts for securing the waiver of Rs 31,000 crore food account, Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission N K Singh said the issue could not be brushed under the carpet, and formed a committee to find ways of settling the matter.
Finance Secretary Ajay Narayan Jha Gets One-Month Extension
India News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 14, 2019
Finance Secretary Ajay Narayan Jha has been given one-month extension in service and appointed as the member of the 15th Finance Commission, according to a Personnel Ministry order.
Nagaland Seeks Nearly 8,000 Crore From Centre For "State's Development"
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 28, 2018
The Nagaland Government has sought an amount of Rs 7,928.43 crore for the overall development of the state from the 15th Finance Commission, a senior official said Tuesday.
No Intention To Penalize Better Performing States: Finance Commission
India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 11, 2018
The 15th Finance Commission on Thursday said there was "no intention" to penalize, in terms of devolution of funds, states that achieved better performance.
Finance Panel Chief Pulls Plug On Nitish Kumar's Special Category Demand
India News | Written by Manish Kumar | Wednesday October 3, 2018
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's campaign for special category for the state received a firm rebuff today from NK Singh - the chief of the 15th Finance Commission and the man who had helped the Janata Dal United frame the campaign.
GST "Big Challenge" For Gujarat's Future Finances: Finance Body Chief
India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday July 24, 2018
The Goods and Services Tax is set to become a big challenge for the otherwise "financially prudent" Gujarat once the 14 per cent compensation commitment of the centre winds up, 15th Finance Commission Chairman NK Singh said on Monday.
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