Dimapur: A four-member team from the 16th Finance Commission, led by Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya, arrived in Dimapur on Monday for a three-day visit to Nagaland.
The team also includes Ajay Narayan Jha, Annie George Mathew, and Dr. Manoj Panda.
Upon arrival at Dimapur airport, the commission was welcomed by Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Y. Patton and state government officials.
On Tuesday, the commission will hold a series of meetings with the Nagaland government and various stakeholders to discuss the state’s financial needs and priorities.
On November 6, the team will embark on field visits to several historical sites in and around the state capital, Kohima.
A group of officials from the Finance Commission will accompany the delegation throughout their visit.