DoNER Joint Secretary Dr. Vipul Aggarwal inspects the Kohima Multi-disciplinary Sports Centre project
DIMAPUR — Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) Dr. Vipul Aggarwal, along with Principal Secretary and Development Commissioner Y Kikheto Sema, inspected the ongoing construction of the Kohima Multi-disciplinary Sports Centre at the IG Stadium Complex in Kohima on Thursday.
The inspection was carried out in the presence of engineers and officers from the Department of Youth Resources and Sports, according to a DIPR report.
During the inspection, Dr. Aggarwal expressed satisfaction with the progress of the project, observing that during his previous visit in May 2026, only site development had been carried out without visible construction. He appreciated the progress achieved over the past five months and commended the department for its efforts.
Dr. Aggarwal also acknowledged the role of the Principal Secretary and Development Commissioner in conducting timely review meetings with departments and monitoring ongoing projects.
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Kikheto assured the Ministry of DoNER that the Planning and Transformation department would continue to regularly review and monitor all 71 ongoing projects funded by DoNER and the NEC to ensure timely completion.
Kikheto informed that the project was sanctioned on October 27, 2025, at a total cost of INR 72.59 crore, of which INR 17.62 crore has been released by the Government of India and disbursed to the contractor.
When enquired about the expected completion of the project, the engineer of the Youth Resources and Sports department informed that work was progressing as per schedule, with completion expected by January 20, 2028, as stipulated in the DPR.