Imphal, Oct. 10 -- Manipur recorded a GST revenue deficit of more than Rs 1,200 crore between 2023 and 2026 amid prolonged ethnic conflict, frequent bandhs and economic blockades that disrupted the state's economy.

The revenue shortfall was discussed at the 57th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Thursday. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the meeting, which was attended by Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen.

Official data showed a decline in Manipur's GST growth after the unrest began. Before the conflict, the state recorded high GST growth rates in FY 2018-19 and FY 2019-20. However, growth slowed to 8.9% in FY 2023-24, with total collections falling to around Rs 67...