New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday met Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju at his official residence in the national capital and discussed issues related to the development and welfare of the state, with a focus on minority communities.

During the meeting, the Manipur Chief Minister sought support from the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs for various welfare and development programmes aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of minority communities in the state.

Khemchand Singh highlighted the need for continued assistance from the Centre in implementing projects focused on education, empowerment and overall development of minority sections in...