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CM takes financial health case to Sitharaman
Addl funding under SASCI sought
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 29 2026:
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh today met Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman at her office in Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi and discussed the overall financial health of the State and sought enhanced Central assistance including additional funding under the SASCI (Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment) scheme.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister apprised the Union Finance Minister about the State Govt's ongoing efforts to maintain financial discipline and improve fiscal management.
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He highlighted that the State Government has successfully ensured the timely payment of salaries and pensions to its employees on the first working day of every month.
Khemchand Singh and Nirmala Sitharaman also discussed the progress of Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the State.
The Chief Minister briefed the Union Finance Minister on the effective implementation of various Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and other developmental projects.
Highlighting the revenue losses suffered by Manipur over the last three years, the Chief Minister urged the Union Finance Minister for Central support to help the State tide over the current financial crisis.
He also requested additional funding under the SASCI (Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment) scheme.
The Union Finance Minister gave a positive response to the requests made by the Chief Minister.
She assured that the Centre will extend all possible help and support to the State Government to improve the financial health of Manipur.
Yumnam Khemchand presented a traditional Leng-yan and a painting of Radha Krishna to the Union Finance Minister.
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