Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held pre-budget discussion with state counterparts
Ministers proposed measures to revive pandemic-hit economy
Meeting was held through video-conference
FM promised support for states in fight against Covid
Ministers mooted proposals in growth, investment and monetary policy
Finance Secretary A B Pandey and CEA K V Subramanian were present
Nirmala had convened several meetings in December last
More than 170 invitees have attended 15 virtual meetings
Meet with state ministers is her 16th such exercise
