Chenanggre Stadium worth Rs. 17.28 crore inaugurated

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJanuary 10, 2023

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday inaugurated the Chenanggre Stadium at Adokgre in North Garo Hills

Inaugurating the stadium in honour of his late father Purno Agitok Sangma, he said that his father had great admiration for Adokgre and the people of the region.

He said that this stadium is part of the vision late Purno had for the people. He informed the gathering that the Government has embarked upon various initiatives to ensure that development reaches different nook and conner of the State.

The stadium has been constructed at the cost of Rs 17.28 cr.

The name of the stadium has been derived from the word coined during late Purno’s election rallies at Adokgre. He had named Adokgre as Chenanggre, which means land of victory.

On the day, the Chief Minister laid foundation stones for construction of Farmers’ Markets at Adokgre and at Baghabatta, funded by the North Eastern Council and MBMA-MLAMP. He also laid the foundation stone for the Enhancement of the Livelihood of Rural Communities through Renewable Energy Systems Project funded by ADB which aims at rural electrification through community participation and the promotion of sustainable livelihood systems.

Other present included Deputy Speaker Timothy D Shira and MLAs Marcuise Marak, Rupert Momin and Marthon Sangma.