Badminton indoor stadium cum multipurpose hall inaugurated
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, August 25 2023:
Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul Zuringla Kengoo who is also the chairman of Ukhrul District Community Resource Management Society (UDCRMS) inaugurated a REC Badminton Indoor Stadium cum Multipurpose hall at Somdal village under LM Block on Thursday.
Somdal village is about 45kms away from Ukhrul town.
Rev Aping Khamrang, Pastor Somdal Baptist Church performed the act of dedication and blessing which was followed by unveiling of the plaque and ribbon cutting by the chief guest Zuringla Kengoo in the presence of Ukhrul SP, Ningshem Vashum; SDO LM Block Rohini Kumar, DPD UDCRMS Lily Rose Jajo, Headman and Village Chairman.
Speaking on the occasion, Ukhrul DC Zuringla Kengoo said that the project is sponsored by the Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd and further expressed gratitude to REC for entrusting UDCRMS for implementation of this project for construction of sports infrastructure in the district.
Maintaining that the people of the area have to adapt to the changing world, she appealed to the youngsters to make the best use of these facilities to pursue their profession by utilising their sporting talents.
Meanwhile SP Ukhrul Ningshem vashum exuded hope that the new indoor stadium will provide an avenue to tap the and nurture them for competing at the higher levels.
Lily Rose Jajo DPD, UDCRMS highlighted the activities and the projects implemented in Ukhrul district.
She also mentioned that livelihood support activities of UDCRMS, Farmers Producers Organisation (FPO) were set up in the district to promote local products and provide marketing prospects.
According to Headman RVS Phungnang, the indoor stadium is the first sports infrastructure in the whole of western Tangkhul villages of Ukhrul.
Meanwhile a memorandum for construction of a sports hostel in the village was submitted to the District Administrator.