<h1>Chief Minister requests Rs 10,000 crore additional funding for state projects and capital city development</h1> The Chief Minister met with the Union Finance Minister seeking Rs 10,000 crore additional financial support for various state projects. The state leader highlighted ongoing financial deficits stemming from bifurcation and requested additional allocation under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment scheme for 2025-26. Key requests included release of the second tranche of funds as a grant for the capital city development and addressing revenue deficits under the 16th Finance Commission. The Chief Minister submitted a memorandum detailing that capital construction requires Rs 79,280 crore total, with Rs 44,351 crore worth of works underway but Rs 26,000 crore remaining unallocated. The meeting emphasized the need for additional funds to complete capital development and requested the second aid tranche be disbursed as a grant. The Chief Minister expressed gratitude for existing central government support for capital and irrigation projects.