Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 18: Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today met Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti here and discussed various issues pertaining to the State, including funds flow under the Prime Minister’s Development Plan.
Jaitley had a 45-minute meeting with Mehbooba. She discussed with him the process of funds flow to the State, particularly the Prime Minister’s Development Plan, and sought timely and periodic release of funds under the plan.
The Chief Minister sought liberal financial assistance, including restructuring of credit facility to business units, for the state and the youth who suffered due to the unrest of last year and floods of 2016.
Jaitley also discussed security situation with the Chief Minister in the meeting that was also attended by Army chief General Bipin Rawat.
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