Arunachal Pradesh's Financial Struggles Amidst Regional Tensions

Arunachal Pradesh's Urban Affairs Minister Balo Raja met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to address the state's financial struggles due to China's interference. Raja detailed how this affects international loans and urged for central support for urban development projects.

In a bid to address financial constraints faced by Arunachal Pradesh, Urban Affairs Minister Balo Raja sought the intervention of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday. Raja highlighted the state's exclusion from international financial aid owing to alleged claims by China.

Accompanied by Itanagar's Mayor Tame Phassang, Raja informed that apart from Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, other states receive loans from international institutions like the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank. The minister emphasized Arunachal's dependence on central aid due to these disruptions.

Sitharaman assured Raja of unwavering central support for the state's development. The meeting also delved into the need for pending grants for local bodies and their role in completing urban projects.

(With inputs from agencies.)