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Himachal CM Sukhu calls on Union Minister Sitharaman, seeks hike in state's borrowing limit
Babushahi Bureau
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), July 14, 2025: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi today and urged the Centre to enhance the state's borrowing limit in view of its current financial challenges.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister apprised the Finance Minister of the state’s fiscal condition and highlighted the severe damage caused by the recent heavy rains and natural calamities in Himachal Pradesh.
He requested the Union Government to provide adequate financial assistance to help the state recover.CM Sukhu also discussed several pending matters related to Himachal Pradesh in the Ministry of Finance and urged for their early resolution.
Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena and Principal Advisor to the CM, Ram Subhag Singh, were also present during the meeting.