Foundation stone laid for synthetic football turf in Tamenglong
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

Tamenglong, May 04 2026: The foundation stone for an international-size synthetic football turf at the Mini-Stadium Complex in Tamenglong district headquarters was laid today by Janghemlung Panmei, MLA of Tamenglong AC.

Speaking at file ceremony, Namthango Kahmei (MCS), who addressed the gathering on behalf of the District Administration, said the project will be implemented by the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), Tamenglong, at an estimated cost of Rs 6 Crore.

He added that the synthetic turf will meet international standards and that the Sports Authority of India and representatives from FIFA will be involved in oversight.

The project is being undertaken under the CSR initiative of NHPC Ltd, Namthango said.

MLA Janghemlung Panmei, who attended the event as chief guest, thanked officials and workers responsible for securing the project and sought public support and cooperation for its successful completion.

He also provided updates on several ongoing and planned infrastructure works in the district, saying the 133 kV Nrailong power sub-station is expected to be functional within two month.

Janghemlung said the town ring roads with rigid pavement will be completed this year and noted that Tamenglong has achieved around 90 percent completion of rigid pavement works, ahead of other districts.

He said the road work is expected to reach 100 percent by May 2026 and street lights will be extended up to Don Bosco High School, Tamenglong.

He also said a DPR is being prepared for an alternative public ground near the Public Convention Hall and that the Chief Minister has promised construction of drainage covers along the rigid pavement in the town area.

On longer-term road projects, the MLA said the Tamenglong-Mahur and Tamenglong-Kangchup roads are slated for completion in 2027, and the state is seeking Rs 180 crore for the Imphal-Tamenglong (Tamei-Tamenglong) road.

"Once all these roads are completed, Tamenglong will be one of the most developed districts in Manipur," he said.

The programme was also attended by Kachangthai F Gangmei (MCS), CEO, Autonomous District Council, Tamenglong; Namthango Kahmei (MCS), Assistant Commissioner to Deputy Commissioner; D Meidinbui (MCS), SDO Tamenglong; Paul Nangsha (MCS), SDO Tousem; Chinghiampou Savio Daimai, SDC; Josiah T Pamei, MPS, Additional SP; social worker Akinsin Gangmei; and other public leaders.

The foundation-laying marks the formal start of work on the turf project.

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