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Himachal CM Sukhu seeks special financial package from Centre

March 2, 2026

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has requested a special financial package from the Central government to address the state's revenue deficit for the financial year 2026-27. In a meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Sukhu highlighted the negative impact of the discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant on the state's financial stability and urged for a committee to be formed to evaluate Himachal Pradesh's economic situation.

Himachal CM Sukhu seeks special financial package from Centre

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Sukhu met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on March 2, 2026.
He requested a special financial package to cover a revenue deficit for the financial year 2026-27.
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed a resolution on February 18 urging the restoration of the Revenue Deficit Grant.
Sukhu criticized the 16th Finance Commission's recommendations to discontinue the RDG for several states, including Himachal Pradesh.
He described the day the 16th FC report was tabled as a 'black day' for the state's residents.

Himachal Pradesh Chandigarh Cities

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Himachal CM Sukhu seeks special financial package from Centre

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