SHILLONG:
Sports Minister Shakliar Warjri, on December 14, informed that the government will be spending around Rs 23 crores for the upcoming Meghalaya Games slated to be held in Tura from January 15 to 20.
Speaking to reporters, Warjri said that the preparations for the games are going on in full swing, and the games will be successful sporting event.
He said that the objective of the games is to promote sports in the state, to give a change and platform to the youths to exhibit their skills and talents.
“I believe that this will help the youths a lot and hope that someday they can take part in national and international sports,” he said.
Asked if the government is building new infrastructure for the games, Warjri said that nothing new is being constructed, and all existing facilities will be utilised.
On the question if Rs 23 crores was too huge an amount given that nothing new is being constructed, the minister said that the government wants to ensure that the athletes are given the best facilities in terms of food, transportation, accommodation, and other things.
He said that since there are 22 sporting disciplines the expenditure is high.