<h1>Himachal Pradesh Seeks 2% GDP Borrowing Increase for 2025-26 Amid Revenue Concerns; Requests World Bank Assistance Review</h1> The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh requested the Union Finance Minister to permit additional borrowing of two percent of the state's Gross Domestic Product for the fiscal year 2025-26. This request comes amid concerns over reduced Revenue Deficit Grants and insufficient resources to meet budgetary obligations. The Chief Minister highlighted the need for additional resources due to high-cost construction challenges and urged a review of borrowing limits imposed by the Department of Expenditure. Additionally, he sought funding for a reconstruction proposal via multilateral assistance from the World Bank. The Finance Minister assured a sympathetic review of these requests.