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Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on October 29, 2026, at Kartavya Bhawan and sought enhanced central assistance to address the state's financial crisis. Singh highlighted revenue losses over the past three years and requested additional funding under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. He briefed Sitharaman on the state's financial position, efforts to maintain fiscal discipline, timely payment of salaries and pensions, progress of Externally Aided Projects (EAPs), and implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS).
Nirmala Sitharaman responded positively, assuring all possible support from the Centre to improve Manipur's financial health. During the meeting, Yumnam Khemchand Singh presented a traditional Lengyan and a painting of Radha Krishna to the Union Finance Minister.
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