<h1>Meghalaya Seeks More Funds from Union; Faces Debt Challenges, Low SDG Rank, and Infrastructure Issues.</h1> The 15th Finance Commission met with the Meghalaya Government to discuss fiscal challenges and development needs. Key issues included Meghalaya's high dependence on Union Government funds, with 80% of its revenue from the Union, and a debt-to-GSDP ratio exceeding the FRBM target. The 2014 coal mining ban impacted the state's GSDP and employment. Health indicators and road infrastructure are below national averages. Meghalaya ranks low on the SDG index. The state requested increased vertical devolution and highlighted fiscal risks from public sector undertakings. The Commission emphasized fiscal consolidation and private investment in tourism and renewable energy.