<h1>Finance Commission Reviews UP's Economic Woes: Rising Debt, Low Income, and Social Challenges Discussed with State Officials.</h1> The Fifteenth Finance Commission met with Uttar Pradesh's government to discuss the state's economic and social challenges. Uttar Pradesh, the largest Indian state by population, has a high poverty rate and a below-average per capita income. The state's debt-to-GSDP ratio is rising, and capital expenditure has decreased significantly. Despite improvements in poverty reduction and GSDP growth, the state struggles with poor social indicators, high unemployment, and significant losses in public sector units, particularly in the power sector. The Commission noted the state's efforts in areas like forest cover increase and financial management but emphasized the need for improvements in health, education, and infrastructure.