The role of State Finance Commissions in building regional equity and strengthening the federal link has largely been underutilized. Discuss.

6. The reports are not placed. If placed before legislatives - not discussed Way Forward: (1) Vijay Kelkar Committee - elevation from centre to state FC (2) complete appointments maintained (3) Some degree of Limiting to create audit impact (4) Data-driven allocation to create better outcome and new output (5) Diverse representation along with PRI/ULB representation State FC are not just symbolic, they are capable of creating substantive changes.