Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh today visited the National Sports University (NSU) located at Koutruk, Imphal West district for inspection.
During the visit, the Chief Minister took stock of the progress of the ongoing infrastructure development works at the University. He also inspected the Indoor Stadium, equipped with world-class infrastructure which, is nearing completion.
The Chief Minister expressed confidence that the infrastructure development works of the University would be completed before July 2027. He also informed that the next academic session is likely to commence at the new University campus.
During the inspection, the Chief Minister was apprised by the university officials of the major challenge faced by the University, particularly the issue of water supply in the campus. The source of water for the potable water to be supplied to the University is located at Konsakhul village in Kangpokpi district, while a dedicated water supply plant for the University is situated at Koutruk itself, within one and a half kilometre’s distance. To ensure uninterrupted water supply, the Chief Minister directed that permanent security arrangements be made at both the water source and the water supply plant.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by Secretary, Youth Affairs and Sports; Secretary, Public Health Engineering Department (PHED); Imphal West Deputy Commissioner and NSU officials among others during his visit.
Mention may be made that the establishment of NSU campus at Koutruk was the brainchild of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and it is the only National Sports University in the country.