Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh Urges Greater Central Funding from Finance Minister

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has formally requested additional financial support from the central government. The request was made to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, citing the state's developmental needs and the need for accelerated infrastructure projects. Singh highlighted that Manipur has been receiving central assistance but believes that a higher allocation would help address pressing issues such as road connectivity, healthcare facilities, and economic growth. The state government has previously sought increased funds to meet its budgetary requirements and to implement various welfare schemes. The central government is expected to review the request in the upcoming budget deliberations.