CM hand over Rs 5 lakh each to 16 districts

Chief Minister N. Biren Singh today handed over cheques amounting to Rs. 5 Lakh each to District Youth Affairs and Sports Officers of 16 districts of the State for opening of District Level Khelo India Centre. The fund distribution programme was held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat.

Speaking on the occasion,N. Biren stated that the Ministry of Sports, Government of India had taken up initiative to establish 1000 Khelo India Centres across the Country under the Khelo India Programme of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He continued that Archery, Athletics, Boxing, Badminton, Cycling, Fencing, Hockey, Judo, Rowing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, weightlifting, Wrestling, Football and traditional sports had been included as identified sports disciplines under the Khelo India Centre. As such, Sports Authority of India, Ministry of Youth affairs and Sports, Government of India had approved for opening of District Level Khelo India Centre for different sports disciplines at 16 Districts of Manipur.