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Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated a state-of-the-art Khelo India multipurpose hall in Kamle district. The Rs 8 crore facility will train youth in boxing, badminton, and other indoor sports. Mandaviya linked the project to PM Modi’s vision of pan-India talent development. Local ministers and athletes attended the launch event.

Key Points: Mandaviya Inaugurates Khelo India Hall in Arunachal's Kamle District

  • Rs 8 crore facility funded by Central Govt
  • Supports boxing, badminton, judo & more
  • Aims to groom athletes for national competitions
  • Part of inclusive sports development in NE
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Union Sports Minister Mandaviya inaugurates Khelo India multipurpose hall in Arunachal's Kamle district

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya opens Rs 8 crore Khelo India multipurpose hall in Kamle, boosting sports infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh.

"This initiative reflects PM Modi’s vision of nurturing talent from every corner of the country. – Mansukh Mandaviya"

Kamle, May 4

In a significant boost to sports infrastructure in the Northeast, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated the Khelo India multipurpose hall in Kamle district of Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday.

State Ministers Kento Jini and Nyato Dukam, along with MLA 25th Raga, Rotom Tebin, were also present on the occasion.

Fully funded by the Central Government, the Khelo India multipurpose hall has been built at a cost of Rs 8 crore. It aims to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure and training facilities to promote grassroots-level sports in the region, said Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in a press release.

Equipped with modern amenities, the hall will cater to multiple indoor sports, including boxing, badminton, judo, wushu, karate, taekwondo, weightlifting, table tennis, and volleyball, enabling young athletes from the region to train professionally and compete at national and international levels, ministry added.

Speaking at the occasion, Mandaviya emphasized the Government of India's commitment to inclusive sports development, particularly in remote districts and said, "This initiative reflects our Prime Minister 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."

The Union Minister also interacted with local youth and sportspersons, encouraging them to make full use of the facility. He further highlighted the importance of integrating fitness, sports, and discipline into everyday life, especially among the youth.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Great initiative by the government! 👏 Northeast has so much untapped sporting talent. Facilities like these will help our youth compete at global levels. Hope to see more such halls across border states like Arunachal - it's important for national integration too.
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the development, I hope proper maintenance will be ensured. Many such projects in remote areas become white elephants after initial hype. The ministry should have a 5-year maintenance plan in place.
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Arjun S.
This is wonderful news! As someone from Assam, I know how passionate Northeast youth are about sports. Wushu and boxing are particularly strong here. Maybe we'll produce Olympic champions from Kamle soon! 🇮🇳
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Sunita R.
8 crores seems like a lot of money for one hall. Couldn't they have built smaller facilities in multiple villages? Hope the benefits reach all sections of society and not just urban elites of the district.
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Vikram J.
Excellent move! Developing sports infrastructure in border areas serves dual purpose - keeps youth engaged in productive activities and strengthens our presence in strategic locations. China keeps building facilities near LAC, we should match them step for step.
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Neha T.
Hope they include traditional sports of Arunachal too, not just Olympic disciplines. Our indigenous games are part of cultural heritage and can attract tourism if promoted properly. #LocalSportsMatter

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