Continuing the meeting with the Advisory Council of the XVFC, specific issues relating to public expenditure on health, recapitalization of the financial system and its impact on public finances, focus on strengthening of defence capabilities, were discussed in detail today.

Chairman N. K. Singh, members and senior officials of the 15th Finance Commission held a meeting today to discuss the chapters for the Report. The discussion broadly included topics related to Fiscal Consolidation and Grants in Aid.

The 130th meeting of the 15th Finance Commission today held discussions on GST, centrally sponsored schemes and other issues germane to the soon to be finalised report of the Commission. N. K. Singh

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Will the Finance Commission bat for a higher or lower devolution of taxes to states? Will the FRBM Act need to be amended again to factor in COVID crisis? Shereen Bhan talks to 15th Finance Commission Chairman N. K. Singh pscp.tv/w/cjnLLDFvTlFs…

"The Commission, in the backdrop of Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on the economy, is debating whether there is a need for a different approach in determining the targets for fiscal deficit and debt consolidation.” Read my full interview on: indianexpress.com/article/busine…

NK Singh, 15th FC chair, calls for a thorough review of powers and functions of states and the Union. In this interview to @SunnyVermaIE and me, he recommends a holistic review of Schedule 7 of Constitution which lists subjects under Union, States and Concurrent lists 1/4

It is an honour to deliver the keynote address at the Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meeting 2020. Talking about Securing Fiscal Sustainability and navigating the COVID-19 crisis is indeed the need of the hour. (1/6)

The Fifteenth Finance Commission (XVFC) is mandated to make their final report for 2021-26 available by 30th October, 2020. The Commission remains on course to complete their task. pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

Ahead of submitting the Commission's 2021-26 Report to the President on 9 November 2020, XVFC Chairman N. K. Singh, Members and the Secretary met for a signing ceremony in Delhi today.

The 15th Finance Commission concluded their deliberations on the Report for the year 2021-2022 to 2025-2026 today. The Report was signed by Chairman Shri NK Singh and Members Shri Ajay Narayan Jha, Prof Anoop Singh, Dr Ashok Lahiri and Dr Ramesh Chand. pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

Members of the 15th Finance Commission led by its Chairman, Shri N.K. Singh, called on President Kovind and submitted the Commission's report for 2021-26.

Chairman N. K. Singh and Members of the 15th Finance Commission presented a copy of the Commission’s report for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26 to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

Chairman N. K. Singh and Members of the 15th Finance Commission presented a copy of the Commission’s report for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26 to Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman today.

XVFC’s ToR was unique & wide ranging. XVFC was asked to recommend performance incentives for States in areas like power sector, adoption of DBT, solid waste management etc. Another ToR was to recommend funding mechanism for defence & internal security. pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…