Manipur Chief Minister inaugurates two sports complexes

Imphal: Ahead of the Election Commission of India’s announcement for the election code of conduct, two mini sports complexes constructed at the cost of around Rs 20.5 crores in Imphal East and Imphal West districts were handed over to the people by the Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday.

Inaugurating the Mini Sports Complex at Akampat SEYO Club Ground, Imphal East the CM said that it was constructed at the estimated cost of Rs. 20 crore.

Later, he also unveiled a Football Field with the RCC Gallery at Chajing, Wangoi Sub Division, Imphal West District under the Khelo India Scheme.

The football field had been constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 2.08 crore. The programmes were organised by the Department of Youth Affairs & Sports.

Singh assured that he would give priority to the construction of a gallery and boundary wall around the Hockey Stadium at the Mini Sports Complex at Akampat.

About the football field at Chajing, the CM assured that the State Government would try to construct a VIP gallery.

N. Biren further appreciated the contractors and the Youth Affairs and Sports Department for constructing the Mini Sports Complex properly.

He further stressed the need to have proper maintenance of the sports complex and possess a sense of belongingness among players.

Power Minister Th. Biswajit, Social Welfare Minister H. Dingo, Transport Minister Khashim Vashum, MLAs Karam Shyam, Kh. Ibomcha, Kongkham Robindro, Khuraijam Loken, Th. Arunkumar, Sapam Kunjakeswor, Th. Shanti, Md Ashab Uddin, and senior officials of the Youth Affairs and Sports Department also attended the events.