Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma lays foundation stone for Chenanggre Stadium in North Garo Hills
First Published: 20th January, 2021 19:48 IST
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for Chenanggre Stadium at Adokgre in North Garo Hills. The stadium is being constructed at a cost of Rs
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for Chenanggre Stadium at Adokgre in North Garo Hills.
The stadium is being constructed at a cost of Rs 6.24 crore and is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.
Speaking at the foundation laying ceremony, the Chief Minister said that the stadium will encourage sports talents of the Garo Hills. Chenanggre Stadium will be one of the biggest stadiums in the entire North Garo Hills and will give an opportunity for the youth to partake in sporting events.
He also said that it has been the endeavour of the MDA govt in the state to improve the sporting facilities and invest in the potential of the youth.
Addressing the gathering, Sangma mentioned that the place holds a special significance to him as Adokgre was very special to his late father PA Sangma and he always started his election campaign from this place.
Meanwhile, Conrad Sangma also inaugurated the new building of the Adokgre Secondary School. The school building has been funded by the Asian Development Bank’s Supporting Human Capital Development initiative.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Kuki-Zo Council Leaders to Meet Union Home Ministry Officials in New Delhi on Jan 17
15th January 2025
Live FNT Second Round Tripartite Meet: AK Mishra to Lead 3 Member Central Team
15th January 2025
Live House Reduced to Ashes in Titabor Fire, One Life Lost
15th January 2025
Live Guwahati Shocker: Man Killed by Friends After Party, 1 Arrested, 3 Absconding
15th January 2025
WE RECOMMEND
Meghalaya: Congress Announces 3 More Candidates for JHADC Polls
The new names were added to the party's list, bringing the total number of candidates announced for the two councils-KHADC and JHADC to 45.
14th January 2025
Lack of Access To Schools Key Reason For High Dropout in Meghalaya: Education Dept Official
The department is also adopting a phased approach to upgrade educational infrastructure, converting Upper Primary schools to secondary schools and secondary schools to higher secondary institutions.
14th January 2025
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Inaugurates First State-Owned University, Captain Williamson Sangma State University
The university is designed to fill a critical gap in the state’s education system, which lacked a government-owned university for over 5 decades.
13th January 2025
Shillong Medical College on Track for 2025 Completion: Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh
Health Minister shared the government’s commitment to addressing Meghalaya’s longstanding shortage of doctors.
13th January 2025
CM Conrad Sangma Stops to Help Assam Tourists Injured in Meghalaya’s Mawkdok Accident
A doctor who was traveling with the chief minister quickly examined the injured victims and administered first aid.
12th January 2025