The Chief Minister was on his visit to the National Sports University, (NSU) Koutruk, Imphal West to assess the status of the ongoing infrastructure development works at the University. The Chief Minister was accorded a warm reception by the Vice-Chancellor of NSU Daljit Singh Chaudhary, IPS (Retd.) former DG, BSF and other high-ranking officials of NSU.
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A meeting was conducted at the academic building, where the Chief Minister was briefed by Anirban Roy, Assistant General Manager (AGM), National Building Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC) on the current status of the construction work being taken up at the University.
Khemchand was informed that the new campus will house a total of 60 faculty residential units. The campus is also equipped with a multi-purpose sports hall spread across the ground and first floors.
Listening to the grievances raised by the university officials, the Chief Minister informed that construction of the approach road will commence from next week.
He further stated that around six borewells will be dug, to mitigate the shortage of water, as a temporary measure. He also assured to deploy adequate security personnel, if necessary, to ensure the smooth and uninterrupted execution of works being undertaken.Singh informed that the total intake capacity of the students of the campus will be around 1300 and the project is targeted to be completed by the end of this year.
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While returning from the NSU, the Chief Minister made a stop at the Koutruk Community Hall where he was warmly felicitated by the villagers. Interacting with the villagers, the Chief Minister assured them to look into the grievances being faced by them.
