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Manipur CM Urges Centre for Greater Financial Support from Finance Minister
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 01:33 AM
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Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has requested the Union Finance Ministry to increase central assistance for the state.
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi to discuss Manipur's financial requirements.
Singh highlighted the state's need for additional funds to support infrastructure projects, healthcare, and education, citing a shortfall in the current allocation.
The CM requested the central government to review and increase the assistance under the Union Budget and various central schemes.
Sitharaman acknowledged the request and said the government would assess the proposal before making a decision.
Manipur, a northeastern state, has been seeking more resources to address developmental gaps and improve public services.
Singh highlighted the state's need for additional funds to support infrastructure projects, healthcare, and education, citing a shortfall in the current allocation.
The CM requested the central government to review and increase the assistance under the Union Budget and various central schemes.
Sitharaman acknowledged the request and said the government would assess the proposal before making a decision.
Manipur, a northeastern state, has been seeking more resources to address developmental gaps and improve public services.