<h1>Finance Minister Hosts Pre-Budget Meeting with State Leaders on Economy, Fiscal Policy, and Sector Concerns for 2009-10 Budget.</h1> The Union Finance Minister conducted a pre-budget meeting with representatives from States and Union Territories, including Chief Ministers and Finance Ministers. Key topics discussed included macro-economic issues, fiscal responsibility, fund allocation for government schemes, implementation challenges, and sector-specific concerns such as agriculture, infrastructure, and taxation. The Finance Minister assured attendees that their suggestions would be considered in the upcoming 2009-10 Budget proposals. The meeting was attended by several state leaders and finance officials, with opening remarks by the Finance Secretary.