Will additional allocations made by the 16th Finance Commission impact the Karnataka budget positively? The 16th Finance Commission’s additional allocations must be viewed through the lens of fairness and federal balance. While such allocations may provide additional fiscal space for infrastructure, social justice initiatives, agriculture and human development, the larger concern remains. Karnataka seeks equity, not generosity. Will future finance commissions be pushed into setting right the anomalies of the 15th Finance Commission?

Source: Indian Express February 13, 2026 02:17 UTC