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Public finance in cities: A roundtable on new thinking on foundational reforms

Janaagraha and XKDR Forum together are hosting the roundtable "Public finance in cities: A roundtable on new thinking on foundational reforms" on Friday, 14th February 2025, at the Bangalore International Centre, Bengaluru. Our focus is on advancing dialogue around urban fiscal reforms. The agenda includes an opening context-setting session on public finance, in-depth discussions on GST implementation for cities (by Ajay Shah), property tax potential (by Manish Singh), and reimagining state finance commissions (by Susan Thomas).


The event is hybrid and free, but you must register to attend. If you plan to attend in person, please email outreach@xkdr.org to request a seat in the room

Type
Roundtable
When
14 Feb 2025
Where
Hybrid roundtable at Bangalore International Centre (BIC), Domlur II Stage, Bengaluru
Agenda
09:30 - 10:00

Welcome and registration

10:00 - 10:15

Public finance in cities: A full context by Prabhat Kumar, Janaagraha  

10:15 - 11:00

GST for cities by Ajay Shah, XKDR Forum 

11:00 - 11:15

Tea break

11:15 - 12:00

New thinking on property tax, by Manish Singh, IIT Roorkee & XKDR Forum 

12:00 - 12:45

Reimagining state finance commissions by Susan Thomas, XKDR Forum 

12:45 - 13:30

Moderated open discussion on public finance reforms in cities- breaking the current status quo

13:30 - 13:40

Summary of discussions and closing by Shreshtha Saraswat, Janaagraha

13:40 - 14:30

Lunch