ITANAGAR, Aug 31:Chief Minister Pema Khandu today chaired a review cum co-ordination meeting with the Arunachal Olympic Association (AOA) here in his office, which was also attended by Sports Parliamentary Secretary Nyamar Karbak.

The Chief Minister appreciated the need for establishment of Arunachal Olympic Bhavan within the Capital Complex and asked the AOA to submit the report within three days for identifying suitable land.

The Chief Minister agreed on AOA’s proposal for construction of Multipurpose Indoor Hall within Capital Complex and informed that he will request the Prime Minister to include it as Prime Minister Package. He directed that detail proposal be submitted within a month.

The Chief Minister announced that Sangey Laden Sports Academy will be upgraded to Higher Secondary level from next academic year. He instructed the Sports Department to prepare Cabinet note and submit it immediately for cabinet approval. He further asked the Department to submit proposal for additional infrastructure needed to upgrade immediately.

The Chief Minister further asked the Sports Department to speed up the proposal for creation of posts of Coaches, District Sports Officers and Assistant Sports Officers.

Karbak apprised the Chief Minister for inclusion of Body Building and Wushu in Job reservation for meritorious Sports persons, to which it was decided that sports Department will process for Government approval for inclusion of these two sports.

He proposed that two more Sports School may be created in the eastern and western parts of the State to cater to increasing demand for admission in sports School.    

The meeting further discussed on accommodation facilities for sportsperson in state capital whenever state level competitions are held. The AOA apprised the Chief Minister that Youth Hostel in Naharlagun is in very bad condition including the accommodation for Scots and Guides. The Chief Minister asked the department for early repair for these two facilities.

Sports Secretary Dani Salu, Sports Director Tadar Appa, Youth Affairs Director DK Dinglow, AOA Secretary Abraham Techi and other officials also attended the meeting.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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