Yupia, Feb 19: Arunachal Pradesh is all set to host the final rounds of the  77th Santosh Trophy. The tournament will be held at the Golden Jubilee Outdoor Stadium, Yupia where 12 teams will play a total of 37 matches spanning across three weeks from February 21 to March 9.
To ensure a smooth conduct of the event, DC Papum Pare Jiken Bomjen on Monday reviewed the preparedness of all the stakeholder departments and the Arunachal Pradesh Football  Association during a meeting.
The DC called for concerted efforts of all stakeholders to make the event historical in true sense.
“I appeal to the public to set an exemplary display of our choices that reflect positive values and respect for others,” he said.
Preparatory works pertaining to security, traffic,  parking, sanitation management, medical coverage, water connectivity, uninterrupted power supply, internet connectivity, road maintenance etc were minutely discussed during the meeting.
Kipa Ajay, Secretary, Arunachal Pradesh Football Association outlined the preparatory works carried out by the Association. 
80 per cent of the players have already reached the Capital Complex.
Pertaining to the security of the players, Ajay informed that DIGP has assured to provide security at the hotels where the players are being accommodated.
He also added that “ PRI leaders of nearby areas have been briefed about the event and their cooperation sought to maintain harmony during the event.”
DySP (Hq) Radhe Obing informed that two companies of force have been deployed for the event at Yupia to maintain law and order in the stadium.
He further requested the organisers to issue vehicle passes categorically for easy management of traffic and proper parking of vehicle. 

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