New Delhi, October 29, 2026: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday met Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at her office in Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi, and sought enhanced central assistance to help the state overcome its ongoing financial crisis.
According to a press release issued by the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, the meeting focused on the overall financial health of Manipur, the state government’s fiscal management efforts and the need for additional financial support from the Centre.
During the meeting, Khemchand Singh apprised the Union Finance Minister of the state government’s efforts to maintain financial discipline and improve fiscal management. He highlighted that the government had ensured the timely payment of salaries and pensions to employees on the first working day of every month.
The Chief Minister also 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 developmental projects.
Highlighting the revenue losses suffered by Manipur over the past three years, Khemchand Singh urged the Union Finance Minister to extend central support to help the state navigate its current financial difficulties. He also sought additional funding under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme to support capital investment and development initiatives.
Sitharaman, according to the press release, responded positively to the requests and assured the Chief Minister that the Centre would extend all possible assistance and support to improve Manipur’s financial health.
During the meeting, Khemchand Singh also presented Sitharaman with a traditional Lengyan and a painting depicting Radha and Krishna.
The meeting comes as the Manipur government seeks additional financial support to address revenue losses while maintaining essential expenditure, including salaries, pensions and ongoing development programmes.
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