Responding to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Finance Minister said that the central government is actively considering giving special assistance for Koraput-Balangir-Kalahandi (KBK) districts of Odisha. Odisha faces a net additional liability of Rs 2,149 crore in 2015-16 due to reduction of central assistance and grants. He also demanded to increase the financial allocation under Pradhan Matri Gram Sadak Yojna to Rs 1,800 crore from existing Rs 912 crore for the state to improve rural connectivity.