In a major boost to sports infrastructure in the Northeast, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated the Khelo India Multipurpose Hall in Kamle district, Arunachal Pradesh, today. The event was attended by State Ministers Shri Kento Jini and Shri Nyato Dukam, along with MLA 25th Raga, Shri Rotom Tebin.
State-of-the-Art Facility
Fully funded by the Central Government at a cost of Rs. 8 Crore, the Khelo India Multipurpose Hall is designed to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure and training facilities to promote grassroots-level sports in the region. Equipped with modern amenities, the hall will support a variety of indoor sports, including:
- Boxing
- Badminton
- Judo
- Wushu
- Karate
- Taekwondo
- Weightlifting
- Table Tennis
- Volleyball
This facility aims to enable young athletes from Arunachal Pradesh to train professionally and compete at national and international levels.
Union Minister’s Address
Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Mandaviya reaffirmed the Government of India’s commitment to inclusive sports development, particularly in remote districts.
“This initiative reflects our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of nurturing talent from every corner of the country. Arunachal Pradesh has immense potential, and through facilities like these, we aim to create opportunities for youth to shine in sports and contribute to nation-building,”
Event Attendees
The inauguration was attended by senior officials from the Sports Authority of India, state government representatives, and local dignitaries, marking a significant step toward enhancing sports infrastructure in the Northeast.
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