Bhubaneswar, Feb. 5 -- The Sixteenth Finance Commission, led by Chairman Arvind Panagariya, today held a meeting with the municipal officials of Odisha's Puri town.

Several issues including financial allocations, urban infrastructure development and strategies to enhance civic amenities in the Holy Town were discussed at the meeting.

The commission arrived in the state on a four-day visit yesterday. The commission is scheduled to hold discussions with the senior officials of the state government to assess the financial requirements of Odisha.

Prior to the meeting with the Puri municipality officials, the chairman and members of the commission visited Jagannath temple and offered prayers before the presiding deities.

During the meeting...