Union Finance Minister's Announcement on Manipur
In a session of the Lok Sabha on March 11, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant financial measures for Manipur, as part of a discussion on ‘The Manipur Appropriation Bill, 2025’ and ‘The Manipur Appropriation (Vote on Account) Bill, 2025’.
Key Financial Announcements
- A ₹500 crore corpus to establish a contingency fund for Manipur.
- ₹400 crore allocated for the operation of relief camps in the state.
- Approval of 7,000 houses under the Prime Ministers’ Awas Yojana (PMAY) for displaced individuals.
Budget Allocation and Concerns
- The Manipur budget for 2025-26 was tabled, with an expenditure of ₹35,103.90 crore, showing an increase from ₹32,656.81 crore of the current financial year.
- The capital outlay saw a 19% increase to ₹7,773 crore.
Manipur remains under President’s Rule following a proclamation under Article 356, with legislative powers exercised by Parliament's authority. The Finance Minister emphasized improvements in the law and order situation, though sporadic incidents remain.
