15th Finance Commission (2021-2026) for UPSC: Key Recommendations
15th Finance Commission, chaired by N.K. Singh, addressed emerging challenges like fiscal stress due to GST implementation and the COVID-19 pandemic w
15th Finance Commission (2021-2026): Key Recommendations The 15th Finance Commission, chaired by N.K. Singh, addressed emerging challenges like fiscal stress due to GST implementation and the COVID-19 pandemic while balancing the financial needs of the Centre and states. Recommendations: Vertical Devolution: Retained the share of states in the divisible pool at 41% , adjusting for the new Union Territory status of Jammu & Kashmir. Horizontal Devolution Formula: Included factors like population (2011 Census), area, income distance, forest cover, and demographic performance to allocate resources among states. Grants to Local Bodies: Allocated ₹4.36 lakh crores, with a portion linked to performance. Grants for smaller towns (<1 million population) included basic funds, while larger cities had performance-linked grants under the Million-Plus Cities Challenge Fund , focusing on air quality, water supply, and waste management. Fiscal Deficit Targets: Recommended a gradual reduction of fiscal defi…