SHILLONG: Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma, on Wednesday (April 19), reviewed the progress of construction work of the indoor stadium built at Polo grounds in Shillong.

“The multipurpose indoor stadium in Polo Grounds (in Shillong) will be the largest in the Northeast,” said Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma.

Sangma said: “The infra being developed in and around the JN stadium vicinity will host multi-disciplinary sport events and will be a huge encouragement for our youth.”

Moreover, Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma also reviewed the renovation works of Jawaharlal Nehru (JN) Stadium in Shillong.

“The renovation works of JN Stadium in Shillong is being done meeting FIFA and international standards,” said Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma.

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The Meghalaya CM added: “Seeds for the natural turf are sown and seating capacity will be enhanced to 30,000.”

“The stadium will also house complete facilities for athletics,” he said.

“Inspected the works at 1st Ground, Polo where renovations are being made to the ground and its facilities. The astro-turf has been laid and we expect the ground to be ready this year,” said CM Conrad Sangma.

He also said that “in our effort to nurture sporting talents”, the Meghalaya government has also “made the move to identify locality fields in collaboration with the community to upgrade the grounds into astro-turf”.

“Survey around Shillong city has been initiated,” the Meghalaya CM informed.

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Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma further informed that construction works of the indoor stadium and renovation of the JN stadium in Shillong are progressing at a steady pace.

“Works are going on in good momentum and we are excited to work towards turning this vision to reality,” said Meghalaya CM Conrad sangma.

He added: “Through this upgradation, Shillong will be able to host international and national events.”

The Meghalaya chief minister further expressed hope that that the construction and renovation works will get completed by this financial year.