Bhubaneswar, Feb. 6 -- During a meeting with the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, Arvind Panagariya and other members of the commission, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi demanded an increase in the share of States in the Central taxes.

Majhi requested the 16th Finance Commission to hike the States' share to 50% from the present 41% share in the Central Taxes.

Presenting a demand for Rs.12,59,148 Crore allocation for Odisha, the Chief Minister told the Finance Commission this will expedite the development activities in the State. He demanded the allocation for the next five years from 2026-2031.

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