<h1>Odisha Seeks Increased Share from 16th Finance Commission, Proposes 50% from Central Pool for Development by 2036</h1> The Odisha government has requested Rs 12.59 lakh crore from the 16th Finance Commission, seeking to increase its share of the central divisible pool from 41% to 50%. The Chief Minister emphasized the need for funds to aid the state's development by 2036. The Finance Commission, led by its Chairman, noted that many states have made similar demands. Odisha also seeks to include cess and surcharges in the divisible pool and demands a 100% grant for the State Disaster Response Fund due to frequent natural calamities. Opposition parties and local representatives have echoed these demands, highlighting Odisha's economic challenges.