Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh met Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi, seeking central assistance to address revenue losses and additional funding under SASCI.
Imphal, Oct. 29: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at her office in Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi, on Thursday to discuss the state's financial position and seek additional assistance from the Centre.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister briefed the Union Finance Minister on the state government's efforts to maintain financial discipline and improve fiscal management. He highlighted the government's record of ensuring that salaries and pensions are paid to employees on the first working day of every month.
The discussions also covered the progress of Externally Aided Projects (EAPs), the implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and other developmental projects in Manipur.
Highlighting the revenue losses suffered by Manipur over the past three years, Khemchand Singh sought central assistance to help the state address its current financial difficulties.
He also requested additional funding under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme, which supports capital investment by state governments.
According to the state government's statement, Sitharaman responded positively to the requests and assured the Chief Minister that the Centre would extend all possible assistance and support to improve Manipur's financial health.
The statement did not specify the amount of additional assistance sought or announce any confirmed allocation under the SASCI scheme.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister presented Sitharaman with a traditional Lengyan and a painting depicting Radha and Krishna.
The meeting focused on Manipur's fiscal position, revenue losses, ongoing development projects and the need for additional central support.
