Central Government allocates 2,400 crore to Manipur under “Pride of Hills: Special Development Assistance for Hill States” scheme

The Central Government has allocated Rs 2,400 crore to Manipur under the “Pride of Hills: Special Development Assistance for the Hill States” scheme for the financial year 2026-27. The scheme aims to address key challenges faced by hill states, such as difficult terrain, limited connectivity, sparse population, and constrained revenue sources, which often impact their fiscal strength.
The initiative, part of the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), earmarks a total outlay of 25,000 crore rupees for nine hill states. Under the total outlay, Arunachal Pradesh received the highest allocation of 4,900 crore, followed by Himachal Pradesh with 3,920 crore. Nagaland was allocated 3,880 crore, while Uttarakhand received 3,460 crore and Tripura 3,450 crore. Manipur was allotted 2,400 crore and Meghalaya 2,070 crore. Further, Sikkim has been allocated 820 crore and Mizoram 100 crore rupees.
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh conveyed his thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for bringing in the ‘Pride of Hills’ component.
CM Khemchand wrote on his X post, “On behalf of the people of Manipur, I express my sincere gratitude to Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji and Hon’ble FM @nsitharamanoffc Nirmala Sitharaman ji for introducing the ‘Pride of Hills’ component under SASCI 2026–27. The Rs 2,400 crore allocation for Manipur will greatly ease financial constraints and accelerate inclusive growth. Grateful for this continued support to the North East.”
The additional funding is expected to boost capital expenditure, support infrastructure development, and accelerate overall economic growth in these regions.