Newmai News Network Imphal |November 13 Manipur Chief Minister, N Biren Singh met the Union Finance Minister and senior Ministry officials today and detailed discussions were held on various issues concerning the State's finances, according to the office of the Chief Minister. "In the meeting, the Chief Minister apprised the Ministry of the State's financial position and health. The meeting was positive. The Finance Minister expressed understanding of the State's concerns," the Chief Minister's office added. The office of the Chief Minister then said that Biren Singh met the officials of the PMO and discussed about the developmental needs of the state and the priorities being accorded to various sectors. The PMO officials expressed their satisfaction on the speedy progress achieved against time bound targets of important projects. During the discussions, the Chief Minister requested Finance Minister and PMO for assistance for taking up more Ima Markets, Thoubal Project, State Guest House, Loktak Livelihood Mission and some other important projects. According to the office of the Chief Minister, an amount of about Rs. 2600 crore has been recommended for taking up drinking water schemes in the state by the Water Resource Ministry, Ministry of External Affairs, MHA, Ministry of Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation and NITI Ayog. Finance Minister assured of quick action for recommending assistance from the New Development Bank, it added. The Chief Minister also met the Union Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman. She agreed to grace the Manipur Sangai Festival 2018 as the Chief Guest on its opening ceremony, the office of the Chief Minister added.
