Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission?

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Answer

Arvind Panagariya

Explanation

Former Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, Dr. Arvind Panagariya, has been appointed as the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission.

Key Points

  • > Chairman: Arvind Panagariya
  • > Tenure: 2026 to 2031
  • > Article: Article 280

Additional Information

  • The Finance Commission is a constitutional body.
  • It is constituted by the President every 5 years.
  • It recommends the distribution of revenue between the Centre and the States.
CommissionChairman
15thN.K. Singh
16thArvind Panagariya
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