Imphal: Chief Minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh inaugurated the Mini Sports Complex at Akampat SEYO Club Ground, Imphal East on Friday. The Mini Sports Complex was constructed at the estimated cost of Rs. 20 crore.
The Chief Minister also inaugurated a Football Field with the RCC Gallery at Chajing, Wangoi SubDivision, Imphal West District under Khelo India Scheme. The football field had been constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 2.08 crore.
The inauguration programmes were organised by the Department of Youth Affairs & Sports.
Speaking on the occasion, Biren Singh stated that the State had been passing through a rough phase due to the unprecedented conflict and added that the State Government has been working hard to bring a solution and for the resettlement of affected people. He maintained that the State Government must continue taking up developmental activities even during the hard times.
Recalling the hardship faced by sportspersons in the olden days due to financial constraints, the Chief Minister informed that various welfare schemes have been introduced for sportspersons.
Biren 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 Chief Minister assured that the State Government would try to construct a VIP gallery.
Continuing his speech, he stated that Manipur had faced various challenges in different phases. However, a solution comes with time with collective efforts, he added. He stressed the need to stand united, maintaining that the Government stands firm about protecting the integrity of Manipur and would not tolerate designs to distort the State’s integrity.
Delivering his speech as president of the function, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister, Govindas Konthoujam stated that many players from the State had represented the State and the Country in different arenas and had brought laurels. As such, the Government had taken up various development works in the field of games and sports, recognising the contribution of players, he added.
He appreciated the Chief Minister for introducing welfare schemes like the Chief Minister’s Sportspersons Livelihood Guarantee Scheme and others.
He further stressed the need for proper maintenance of the sports complex and 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 programme.
