The Parliament was reassured by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday that the government was doing everything it could to help Manipur, which was ravaged by conflict, recover economically. “We are offering every possible piece of support to help the (Manipur) economy recover more quickly. In response to the discussion on the Supplementary Demands for Grants for the year 2024-25, the Demands for Additional Grants for the year 2021-22, and the Budget of Manipur for the year 2025-26”, she told the Lok Sabha, I (would) like to put for consideration for all members we will continuously support so that the recovery is faster.
Manipur’s additional grant request for 2024–2025, totaling Rs 1,861 crore, was also put on the table. Twenty demands and one appropriation are covered; income expenditures totaling Rs 948 crore and capital expenditures totaling Rs 913 crore are requested. She also told the House that, for the first time, a 500 crore rupee contingency fund has been established for Manipur. The Manipur Appropriation Bill, 2025 was passed by the Lok Sabha shortly after her address. The 2025 Manipur Appropriation (Account Vote) Bill The 2025 Appropriations Bill The 2025 Appropriations (No. 2) Bill.
The FM in Manipur has announced steps to restore normalcy in the northeastern state, which has been experiencing ethnic conflict for over two years. Recovery of looted arms and ammunition is underway. The President’s rule was imposed after Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s resignation. Helicopter service has resumed, connecting district headquarters for public and displaced persons.
