Site for Sports University inspected
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 03 2014:
Consequent to earmarking of Rs 100 crore in the Union Budget for construction of a Sports University in Manipur, an official team from Centre has inspected the suitable sites for construction of the proposed university.
The Central team led jointly by Secretary of Youth Affairs and Sports Ajit Mohan Saran and Joint Secretary G.S.G Ayyangar arrived at Imphal in the afternoon of August 1.After inspecting six probable sites for setting up the Sports University, the team left for Delhi the following day.
The sites inspected included Koutruk Chingkhong near Phayeng in Imphal West dist, Takmu area in Bishnupur, Riha in Ukhrul dist, Kakching and Lilong area in Thoubal dist and some areas in Senapati dist.
Before leaving the State after the inspection, Ajit Mohan Saran reportedly conveyed to the concerned officials of the State Govt that the construction work on the proposed sports university is to be started by October this year.