National Sports University at Yaithibi Loukon : PM to lay foundation stone
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 22 2014 :
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the National Sports University at Yaithibi Loukon.
On the other hand, State Government officials and officials of Sports Ministry have held a meeting on the proposed sports university.
A team of State Government officials led by Chief Secretary PC Lawmkunga held a meeting with Union Sports Secretary Ajit Saran on November 20 .
During the meeting, the State Government officials were informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would lay the foundation stone of the sports university, conveyed an official source.
Meanwhile the State Government has decided to acquire the requisite 420 acres of land in the form of 'direct purchase' .
The land acquisition process would be started very soon, the State Government officials told Ajit Saran.
Revenue and Sports Secretary K Radhakumar, Sports Director N Ashokumar and Thoubal DC T Ranjit were the other State officials who were present at the meeting.
The Union Sports Secretary told them to complete the land acquisition process by next month and ensure that the Prime Minister lays the foundation stone as early as possible.
The Union Sports Secretary also appreciated the State Government for its decision to acquire the requisite land through direct purchase.
The State Government, has meanwhile, entrusted the Thoubal DC to expedite the process of land acquisition, the source added.