Guwahati: To enhance sports infrastructure and nurture local talent, the Meghalaya government is aiming for new sports facilities and initiatives.

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma announced that the state has seen a nearly five-fold increase in sports infrastructure since 2018, with 275 new structures completed or under construction.

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The government has invested substantially in sports infrastructure, with ongoing projects worth Rs 1,000 crore.

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Additionally, a funding scheme has been introduced to support local football clubs, with elite clubs receiving Rs 2 crore in grants and Rs 1 crore in sponsorship.

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Grassroots and intermediate clubs will also be eligible for funding up to Rs 15 lakh.

Furthermore, the government plans to establish a residential football academy in partnership with NorthEast United FC, which will be a first-of-its-kind facility in the Northeast.

Sports Minister Shakliar Warjri also announced the upcoming launch of Mission Football 2.0, aimed at promoting football and other sports in the state.