Manipur CM Discusses Funds with Finance Commission

Imphal, Nov 8 (PTI) Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said he held discussions with the 16th Finance Commission on Friday on effective utilisation of funds provided through centrally provided schemes.


The visiting team of the Commission is led by its Chairman Dr Arvid Panagariya.

"Discussions were held on the effective utilisation of the funds provided to the state through Centrally Sponsored Schemes, proposals for grant-in-aids towards development of various sectors, and execution of specific projects, etc. in order to bring an economic transformation in the state," Singh said in a post on X.

Singh chaired the meeting held at the Chief Minister's Secretariat.