Tag: 14th Finance Commission
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Naveen Patnaik reiterates demand for special category status to Odisha
"The people of the state will give a befitting reply to the BJP in the upcoming 2019 elections," said Patnaik.
November 2, 2018 -
MPLAD scheme to be extended
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday decided to continue the scheme of Members of Parliament Local Area Development Fund (MPLAD) till the end of the 14th Finance Commission, which concludes on 31 March 2020. The scheme would entail an annual allocation of Rs 3,950 crore and a total outlay of Rs 11,850 …
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January 11, 2018 -
States hike social spending after 14th Finance Commission
States have increased their social sector expenditure as a percentage of gross state domestic product (GSDP) after the 14th finance commission award, according to a NITI Aayog paper. In 2015-16, the Centre accepted the 14th Finance Commission's (FFCs) recommendation and the share of states in central taxes was increased by 10 percentage points to 42 …
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June 11, 2017