Imphal, Oct 29 Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Thursday met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and sought enhanced central assistance to help the state tide over its financial crisis, according to an official statement.
Singh met Sitharaman at her office in Kartavya Bhawan in New Delhi and discussed the overall financial health of the state.
During the meeting, Singh apprised the Union minister of the state government’s ongoing efforts to maintain financial discipline and improve fiscal management.
He also highlighted that the state government had ensured the timely payment of salaries and pensions to its employees on the first working day of every month.
Singh discussed the progress of Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the state and briefed Sitharaman on the implementation of various Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and other development projects.
Highlighting the revenue losses suffered by Manipur over the past three years, Singh urged the Union government to extend financial support to help the state overcome its current financial crisis.
He also sought additional funding under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme.
The Union minister responded positively to the requests and assured the CM that all possible assistance and support would be extended to the state government to improve its financial health, the statement said.
(PTI News)
