<h1>Fifteenth Finance Commission Visits Karnataka for Talks on Performance Incentives, Regional Inequality, and Urbanization Challenges.</h1> The Fifteenth Finance Commission, led by its Chairman, visited Karnataka to engage with economists on various issues related to its Terms of Reference. Discussions focused on incentivizing states based on performance indicators, addressing regional inequalities, and enhancing democratic decentralization. Concerns were raised about infrastructure gaps and urban local bodies' fiscal needs due to rapid urbanization. Experts suggested using the latest population data for state needs assessment and designing incentives for effective population control. The dialogue also covered intergovernmental transfers and revenue deficit grants, with experts providing extensive recommendations to the Commission.