State Govt to construct gallery at astro-turf football field
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 16 2013:
The Government of Manipur has vowed to construct a 7500 capacity public gallery for the artificial football synthetic turf at Rising Athletic Union (RAU) ground.
In another positive development for the football fans of Manipur, the State Government under Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh has decided to construct a 7500 capacity public gallery for the artificial football synthetic turf at RAU Ground, located close to the Khuman Lampak Sports Complex in Imphal.
It may be noted that here that the artificial turf had been laid at a cost of Rs.7 crores and it was inaugurated by Commissioner RK Nimai of state's Youth Affairs and Sports department with representatives of All Manipur Football Association in February end this year.
FIFA, as part of its 'Win in India with India' Project, had funded the laying of the artificial turf.
Government would be spending Rs 16.12 lakhs to construct the gallery while Manipur Development Society is expected to be the implementing agency.