Bishnupur to use PM's award money for development of sports
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 22 2022:
Bishnupur district deputy commissioner has informed that it has decided to utilise the prize money amounting to Rs 20,00,000 received under the Prime Minister's Award for excellence in public administration, 2021 as the district sports development fund for development of sports and athletes in the district.
In a notification, DC Lourembam Bikram informed that any contribution from individual/organisation/institution shall be deposited at ICICI bank account 431801000498, IFSC code: ICICI0004318, Singjamei branch.
The fund will help sportsperson excel by providing them gap filling fund for travelling to participate in national/international competitions of Olympic sports discipline.
The fund will also provide financial assistance for prize money district/block level competitions up to a maximum of Rs 50,000 to regular performing district level clubs and organisations, informed the deputy commissioner.