No more dispute on sports varsity site, says chief minister

IMPHAL | July 30

Chief minister N. Biren Singh inspected the site of National Sports University at Koutruk in Imphal West district today.

 Speaking to media persons, N. Biren said that he had requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lay the foundation stone of the varsity on a convenient day after August 15.

Clarifying that there is no more land dispute or controversy at the proposed university site, the he informed that demarcation and initial fencing works had already been completed.

Biren further said that blacktopping of the 2-km long portion of the approach road from helipad to university site would be completed within a week.

 Soon after laying of the foundation stone, the first session of the university would be commenced at Khuman Lampak Sports complex by using the existing infrastructure, the chief minister said.

Necessary office rooms and other required infrastructures had already been developed there by sanctioning Rs 5 crore by the State Planning department, he added.

Biren also appealed to the people of the State to collectively request the PM to visit Manipur and lay the foundation stone of the varsity as soon as possible.

Works and IPR minister, Th. Biswajit said that the University would not only provide multiple opportunities to the villagers of nearby villages but also create many jobs for the people of the State.

He said that efforts are being invested on mission mode to keep the approach road in tip-top condition prior to PM’s visit.

The minister urged the people of the nearby villages to join hand with the government in collectively fighting the challenges which come on the way of setting up of the university.

Later, the CM inspected the construction works of Ibudhou Marjing tourist complex at Heingang hills in Imphal East district.

The components of the complex are a gigantic polo statue atop Heingang Hill, a cafeteria, garden, approach road, parking and Marjing temple.

The CM was accompanied by works minister Th. Biswajit, Youth Affairs and Sports (YAS) minister, Letpao Haokip, parliamentary secretary (Home) L. Susindro, Sekmai A/C MLA H. Dingo, chief secretary, R.R. Rashmi, works and IPR commissioner, K. Radhakumar and other high ranking officials.