Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh seeks enhanced central assistance and additional funding to address the state's financial crisis.
IMPHAL — Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday met Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at her office in Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi, to discuss the state’s financial health and seek enhanced central assistance.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister apprised Sitharaman of the state government’s ongoing efforts to maintain financial discipline and strengthen fiscal management.
Highlighting the government’s achievement in ensuring the timely payment of salaries and pensions to employees on the first working day of every month, Khemchand also discussed the progress of Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the state.
He briefed the Union Finance Minister on the implementation of various Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and other developmental projects.
Citing the revenue losses suffered by Manipur over the past three years, the Chief Minister sought central assistance to help the state overcome its current financial crisis.
He also requested additional funding under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme.
Sitharaman responded positively to the requests and assured the Chief Minister that the Centre would extend all possible assistance and support to the state government to improve Manipur’s financial health.