The Economic Times

Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh seeks enhanced central assistance from Sitharaman

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi recently. They discussed the financial health of Manipur and the state's revenue losses over the last three years. Singh requested enhanced central assistance and additional funding under the SASCI scheme during their meeting. The Chief Minister also highlighted the timely payment of salaries and pensions to employees by the state government.