Increase vertical devolution share to States, A.P. CM urges 16th Finance Commission team

Increase vertical devolution share to States, A.P. CM urges 16th Finance Commission team

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has stressed the need to increase the vertical devolution share to the States. A delegation of the 16th Finance Commission, headed by its Chairman Aravind Panagariya, visited the Andhra Pradesh Secretariat on Friday.

Naidu urges 16th Finance Commission to raise central taxes devolution to 50%

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday appealed to the Sixteenth Finance Commission to raise the vertical devolution of central taxes from the existing 41 per cent to 50 per cent, besides support in rebuilding the state through special financial assistance. Naidu’s appeal assumes significance as the TDP, which the AP CM heads, is a key ally in the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre. The support of TDP’s 16 Lo…

Babu Pitches Andhra’s Lifelines to Finance Commission

One of the most crucial government-oriented meetings took place at the Andhra Pradesh Secretariat today, as the State government interacted with the representatives of the 16th Finance Commission of India. The Finance Commission plays a key role in recommending adequate funds from the Centre for state development. As such, the meeting with the Commission’s representatives was taken very seriously by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Deputy Ch…