<h1>Fifteenth Finance Commission Chairman Discusses Andhra Pradesh's Fiscal Challenges, Special Category Status, and Revenue Deficit Grant Request.</h1> The Chairman of the Fifteenth Finance Commission met with the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh to discuss state financial issues for the 2021-2026 period. The Chief Minister highlighted fiscal challenges due to the state's bifurcation and requested support for governance rebuilding, welfare schemes, and key projects. He emphasized the need for special category status and the release of pending dues. Andhra Pradesh officials sought a Rs. 5 lakh crore revenue deficit grant and other financial concessions. The Chairman assured that the Commission would consider these issues and advised the state to invest in areas ensuring future income.