Manipur Lost Rs 500 Crore Revenue Due To Violence: Chief Minister
NDTV
Manipur Budget: Overall, there has been a reduction in revenue collections, rise in spending on security and relief operations, difficulties in transporting goods and services and implementing projects, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said
The Manipur government in its Budget for fiscal 2025 has allocated Rs 2,900 crore to strengthen the state police. It also reported a revenue loss of Rs 500 crore in the last fiscal due to the ethnic violence.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh said 1,100 computers will be distributed across violence-hit districts to ensure people have internet access.
Overall, there has been a reduction in revenue collections, rise in spending on security and relief operations, difficulties in transporting goods and services and implementing projects, the Chief Minister said.