GANDHINAGAR: The Fifteenth Finance Commission of the Government of India is visiting Gujarat from 22nd to 25th July 2018. The Commission led by the Chairman NK Singh, members – Shaktikanta Das, Anoop Singh, Ashok Lahiri, Ramesh Chand and Secretary Arvind Mehta along with other officials will have meetings with chief minister, ministers and other officials of the state. Detailed presentations will be made on the finances of the state government. Ahead of the visit, the Commission discussed in New Delhi, various aspects of its finances and issues related to socio-economic spheres from Accountant General of Gujarat.

Apart from the meetings and presentations, the state government will also showcase its flagship programmes to the Commission. The Commission will pay its homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Ashram on 24th July. During the field visits the same day, it will visit Sardar Sarovar dam, Statue of Unity and GIFT City. On 25th July, it will visit Rajkot to see Aji-I reservoir, SAUNI Yojana Phase 2 and Integrated Command & Control Center (ICCC) under Smart City Project.

The Commission will also meet leaders of various political parties and representatives of Trade and Industry. There will also be an interactive session with Urban Local Bodies and Panchayati Raj Institutions to understand the status of the devolution (funds, functions and functionary) to the third tier and outstanding issues related to the State Finance Commission.

