Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Odisha SFC recommends strong fiscal base
The Sixth State Finance Commission of Odisha, led by Dr. Arun Kumar Panda, gave its final report to the Chief Minister.
The report suggests making local governments stronger by giving them money in a fair way.
It also pays attention to differences between rural and urban areas.
The Chief Minister launched a website called SAMIKSHYA where people can see how projects like roads and parks are doing.
The Chief Minister wants to improve the state's economy and make life better for everyone in Odisha.
The commission was created on January 22, 2025.
Sixth State Finance Commission of Odisha submitted its final report to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
Report emphasizes strengthening fiscal foundations of local bodies through predictable and formula-based systems.
Special attention given to equity, regional disparities, and differentiated needs of rural and urban local governments.
Chief Minister launched SAMIKSHYA portal for real-time monitoring of project progress funded by SFC and CFC grants.
Commission was constituted on January 22, 2025, to recommend financial and non-financial measures for local bodies.
- Who
- Sixth State Finance Commission of Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati
- What
- Submission of final report and launch of SAMIKSHYA portal
- When
- January 21, 2025 (to Governor), February 2025 (to CM)
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- To strengthen fiscal foundations of local bodies and improve economic indicators
- Commission
- Sixth State Finance Commission (SFC) of Odisha
- Chairperson
- Dr. Arun Kumar Panda
- Report Submitted
- January 21, 2025 (to Governor), February 2025 (to CM)
- Portal Launched
- SAMIKSHYA
- Portal URL
- samikshya.odisha.gov.in
- Commission Formation Date
- January 22, 2025
