16th Finance Commission's Crucial Assam Visit

The 16th Finance Commission team arrived in Assam for a four-day tour to discuss financial matters with key state officials. They visited several sites and met with political entities. Their recommendations, led by Arvind Panagariya, are due by October 31, 2025.

The 16th Finance Commission team, led by Arvind Panagariya, arrived in Assam on Wednesday for a four-day visit aimed at reviewing and discussing monetary issues with state leaders.

Several members of the Commission, along with their families, arrived in Guwahati and paid their respects at the Kamakhya temple, according to an official report. They also made a stop at the State Cancer Institute at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.

On Thursday, a series of meetings are scheduled with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, his cabinet, and senior officials. The panel will also engage with various political parties, local bodies, councils, and industries and will hold a press conference.

The commission's itinerary includes a visit to Kaziranga National Park and Tata's semiconductor unit site at Jagiroad on their third day in Assam. The Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve is scheduled to reopen for tourists on October 1 after the monsoon break. The team will then head to Shillong.

Set up by the President, the Finance Commission is tasked with recommending the distribution of tax revenues between the Centre and the states. Their crucial recommendations will be made available by October 31, 2025.

(With inputs from agencies.)