Union Cabinet Approves Creation of Posts to Assist 16th Finance Commission

Union Cabinet Approves Creation of Posts to Assist 16th Finance Commission

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Category : Business and economics Published on: January 22 2024

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  • Union Cabinet Greenlights Establishment of Three Joint Secretary Positions to Bolster Support for the 16th Finance Commission, Headed by Arvind Panagariya
  • Arvind Panagariya appointed as the chairman of the 16th Finance Commission on December 31.
  • Ritvik Ranjanam Pandey named as the secretary to the commission.
  • The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the creation of three posts for the 16th Finance Commission.
  • The 16th Finance Commission is tasked with providing recommendations on tax sharing between the center and states.
  • It will review financing for disaster management initiatives and suggest measures for resource augmentation of panchayats and municipalities.
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