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An artificial football turf was inaugurated in Churachandpur district of Manipur on Sunday.

Manipur agriculture minister V Hangkhanlian, who hails from Churachandpur, inaugurated the football turf at Hiangtam Lamka, 65 km south of Imphal.

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The new weathered ground will be suitable for 6 a side football matches.

Churachandpur deputy commissioner Pawan Yadav also attended the inaugural function.

The turf was installed with a total cost of Rs 60 lakh with funding from Rajya Sabha MP Mary Kom under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme.

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Speaking on the occasion minister V Hangkhanlian expressed his happiness on the development of the turf.

โ€œThe new turf will certainly be beneficial for the football-loving crowd of the district,โ€ Hangkhanlian said.

He appealed the district level officers (DLO) and concerned stakeholders to encourage the youngsters in sports and extend maximum co-operation to facilitate the newly inaugurated football turf.

He further said, โ€œThe Manipur cabinet in its November 5 meeting recommended the Centre for establishing a medical college in Churachandpur, which is a long-pending wish of the people here.

Churachadpur DC Pawan Yadav said, โ€œThe turf will be an asset of the district and this will certainly help the youngsters to hon their football skills.โ€

โ€œThe turf will go a long way in developing the future of football in the district,โ€ he reiterated.

Sobhapati Samom is Northeast Now Correspondent in Imphal. He can be reached at: [email protected]