IMPHAL, July: In what could be termed as a significant step towards promotion to games and sports in the state, Manipur government has enhanced the existing Diet Allowance of Rs 100 to Rs 200 per head per day.
The state youth affairs & sports department has effected an order in this regard on July 7. As per the order Diet Allowance at the rate of Rs 200 per head per day will be given to players and officials during the period of jurney and during the period of championship if the organising committee does not provide boarding and lodging.
The Manipur Olympic Association, in a statement, has hail government’s step to increase to Diet Allowance saying it was a wise step for the government towards promotion of games and sports in the state.
The MOA also inform all the concern officials of the state level associations to collect the notification copy from its office.
M Tarunkumar will be team manager while Ksh Naba will be Water Polo coach for the Manipur team.
The MSA inform all the concern team officials and players to report on July 11 at 3pm for non-residential coaching camp to be held at Khuman Lampak Swimming Pool.