Agartala, Tripura, January 30 (HBTV): A 12-member team of the 16th Finance Commission, led by chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya, arrived in Agartala for a series of high-level meetings. Discussions commenced on Thursday morning at the state secretariat with Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha and other senior officials in attendance. 

The team will engage in discussions on fiscal policies, state finances, and development priorities for Tripura. Their visit is expected to play a crucial role in shaping financial recommendations that will impact the state’s economic planning and resource allocation. 

This visit marks an important step in the ongoing deliberations of the 16th Finance Commission, which is tasked with assessing financial distributions between the central and state governments. Further details on the outcomes of the meetings are being awaited.