Imphal: The Centre has allocated Rs. 25,000 crore under the ‘Pride of Hills’ component of the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) 2026-27, aimed at addressing the structural and financial challenges faced by India’s hill states. Among the nine ??????? covered, Manipur has been allotted ?2,400 crore.

The highest allocation has gone to Arunachal Pradesh with ?4,900 crore, while Mizoram has received the lowest share at ?100 crore. Other major allocations include ?3,920 crore for Himachal Pradesh, ?3,880 crore for Nagaland, ?3,460 crore for Uttarakhand, and Rs. 3,450 crore for Tripura. Additionally, Meghalaya has been allocated Rs,2,070 crore, while Sikkim will receive Rs.820 crore.

Officials said the scheme is designed to tackle persistent developmental constraints in hill regions, including difficult terrain, poor connectivity, low population density, and limited avenues for revenue generation. These factors have historically contributed to weaker fiscal indicators such as high debt-to-GSDP ratios and low own-tax revenues.

Reacting to the announcement, Yumnam Khemchand Singh expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for introducing the ‘Pride of Hills’ component.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the ?2,400 crore allocation would help ease financial constraints and accelerate inclusive growth in the state, while thanking the Centre for its continued focus on the Northeast.

Officials added that the additional outlay will supplement existing funding streams and is expected to boost infrastructure development in remote and underserved regions, addressing both geographical and fiscal disadvantages faced by hill states.