Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to visit Shillong on 3-day tour
Shillong, May 28
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya will undertake a three-day visit to Shillong, Meghalaya, from May 29 to May 31, to participate in a series of programmes related to youth affairs, sports infrastructure development, and review of centrally sponsored schemes in the state.
During the visit, the Union Minister will also attend the Chintan Shivir organised by the Department of Youth Affairs.
Meghalaya Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Wailadmiki Shylla and other senior officials will also be present.
Mandaviya will also inaugurate the Integrated Multipurpose Indoor Sports Complex in Shillong on May 30, along with the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K. Sangma, according to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
The Integrated Multipurpose Indoor Sports Complex, being developed at a project cost of Rs 132.9 crore, is designed as a modern multi-functional sports facility capable of hosting disciplines such as basketball, badminton and volleyball, besides other indoor sporting events.
The complex is also envisioned as a key venue for the National Games and will include integrated infrastructure such as multipurpose halls, an auditorium, banquet facilities, etc.
The Host State Contract for the 39th National Games 2027 will also be signed with Meghalaya in the presence of senior dignitaries and representatives of the Indian Olympic Association.
The Union Minister will further chair the review meeting for preparations related to the 39th National Games 2027.
The meeting will include presentations and discussions involving officials from Meghalaya and representatives from other Northeastern states.
As part of the visit, Mandaviya will also inspect the Umsawli Sports Complex in Shillong, including the aquatics and tennis facilities, to review ongoing sports infrastructure development in the state.
The Union Minister will additionally review the implementation and progress of centrally sponsored schemes in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya under the Poorvottar Sampark Setu initiative on May 31.
The 3-day visit of the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports to the North East reflects the Government of India's continued commitment towards strengthening youth engagement, promoting sports infrastructure and supporting holistic development in the North-Eastern region.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I'm skeptical about these big-budget complexes. Rs 132 crore is a lot of money. Will it be properly maintained? Many government sports facilities in the Northeast end up underused or falling apart. Let's hope this one is an exception and truly serves grassroots athletes. 🤔
Great move by the government! The Northeast has been ignored for too long in terms of sports infrastructure. Shillong producing Olympians like Lovlina Borgohain already—imagine what proper facilities could do for future talent. National Games in Meghalaya in 2027 will be a game-changer. 👏
As someone who's worked in sports development, I'm cautiously optimistic. The core idea is solid—integrated multi-sport facilities are needed across India. But the real test is execution: will the complex have proper equipment for all disciplines? And will the Chintan Shivir produce actionable plans, not just photo ops?
I'd love to see more focus on non-mainstream sports like archery, wushu, and indigenous games from Meghalaya. Basketball and badminton are fine, but the region has unique traditions that could be showcased at the National Games. Hope the minister's visit includes conversations with local coaches too. 😊
Conrad Sangma and Mandaviya together—let's see if this partnership delivers. The Poorvottar Sampark Setu initiative sounds promising for connecting remote areas. But I've seen too many such schemes under-deliver due to red tape. Hope the Ri-Bhoi district review leads to concrete action, not
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