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Sports Sector
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • The state is in the process of setting up world class infrastructure across the state in both urban and rural areas as shown in the upcoming infrastructure under government support (link here) providing funding opportunities for investors.
  • Establishment of Academies for Athlete Training.

  • Procurement of Sports Science Technology to help maximize the performance and endurance of athletes in preparation for competitions and events while reducing the risk of injury.
  • Sponsorship of Sporting Events / Licensing of Sporting Community Leagues.
Investible Projects

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GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

Policy Support

  • Meghalaya State Sports Policy

    • To create a sporting culture, healthy lifestyle and values, engage in professional approaches for planning and organization of sports and sporting events at the State, national and international levels. Read More

  • STAR Talent Identification Program

    • STAR Talent Identification Program was launched by the Sports Department to identify high-potential athletes within the Meghalaya sports ecosystem.

  • State Cash Award Scheme

    • State Cash Award Scheme and the State Sports Scholarship scheme under which nearly 2,000 Athletes and Coaches have received ~ INR. 4.00 Crore.

Infrastructure

  • Existing Infrastructure:
    • J.N Stadium, Shillong
    • P.A Sangma Sports Complex, Tura
    • Chandmari Turf, Tura
    • SAI Complex (Indoor Hall, Athletics Track, Archery Ground,Football Turf)
    • NEHU Complex (Indoor Stadium, Community Hall)
    • NEIGRIHMS Indoor Stadium
    • Assam Regimental Centre (Shooting)
    • Crinoline Swimming Pool Complex
    • Mawlai-Mawroh Court (Basketball)
    • Shillong Tennis Club
    • Shillong Golf Course (Golf Links)
  • Upcoming Infrastructure
    • Indoor halls to facilitate Badminton, Squash, Swimming, Table-Tennis, and Basketball at P.A. Sangma Sports Complex.
    • The track and field stadium at Adokgre and the indoor stadium at Sunny Hill, West Garo Hills are under construction and will be inaugurated soon.
    • Indoor facility at the J.N. Stadium, Shillong to boast world-class features in line with the international sport competition protocols.
    • Williamnagar Stadium for sports like Badminton, Basketball, and Table-Tennis.
    • Wahiajer Stadium in West Jaintia Hills to host multiple sports like Football and Athletics.
    • Indoor Stadium in Jongksha, and the Football/Multisport Stadiums in Ampati to strengthen the sports ecosystem in the districts.
    • Over 300 grassroots sports infrastructure projects are presently underway across the state.
    • Every District will have a Sports School created by 2025.
    • 1000 Grassroots centers will be established across the State by 2027.

SKILLING AND TRAINING

  • The J.N.S Stadium Complex in Shillong has been accorded the accreditation of a Centre of Excellence under the Sports Ministry’s Flagship programme Khelo India. Under the scheme 3 Olympic sports disciplines (Boxing, Athletics, Archery) are slated to be supported technically and financially with a grant of approximately INR 8.39 crores over a period of 4 years.
  • 22 educational institutions from 11 districts are in the process of receiving accreditation of District Khelo India sports training centres which will receive financial and technical support.

PARTNERSHIPS

  • Sports Department, through the Department of Tourism, Meghalaya has effectively come into an MoU with NEUFC, a professional football club in the top tier football league of the country i.e. the Indian Super League. Further, conversations are underway to create academies in Meghalaya.
  • Department entered into an agreement with the Dream Sports Foundation to provide support to athletes in the form of High-Performance Training and Sports Science intervention.
  • The Department is also in the process of signing a sister city agreement with a city in France which would facilitate shared learning and exposure programs for the benefit of the youth of Meghalaya.

SPORTING EVENTS

  • Meghalaya is set to host the National Games in 2024.
  • Meghalaya organized the 2nd North-East Olympic Games in 2022, where 3000 athletes from across the North Eastern states participated in 18 sporting disciplines in a world-class event.
  • The state organized 83rd Senior Table-Tennis National Championships, International Kayaking Festival, International Sohra Half Marathon and International Paragliding Festival in 2022.
  • The Sports Department revived the Meghalaya Games by hosting two editions in 2020-21 and 2021-22, featuring over 3000 athletes from across the state.
Map & Statistics
East Garo Hills
No. of Sports Infrastructure
5

Source: https://megpied.gov.in/evareport/Indoor_Outdoor_Stadium_2021.pdf

Eastern West Khasi Hills
No. of Sports Infrastructure
N/A

Source: https://megpied.gov.in/evareport/Indoor_Outdoor_Stadium_2021.pdf

South West Khasi Hills
No. of Sports Infrastructure
5

Source: https://megpied.gov.in/evareport/Indoor_Outdoor_Stadium_2021.pdf

West Jaintia Hills
No. of Sports Infrastructure
19

Source: https://megpied.gov.in/evareport/Indoor_Outdoor_Stadium_2021.pdf

West Khasi Hills
No. of Sports Infrastructure
9

Source: https://megpied.gov.in/evareport/Indoor_Outdoor_Stadium_2021.pdf

East Jaintia Hills
No. of Sports Infrastructure
4

Source: https://megpied.gov.in/evareport/Indoor_Outdoor_Stadium_2021.pdf

South West Garo Hills
No. of Sports Infrastructure
68

Source: https://megpied.gov.in/evareport/Indoor_Outdoor_Stadium_2021.pdf

South Garo Hills
No. of Sports Infrastructure
3

Source: https://megpied.gov.in/evareport/Indoor_Outdoor_Stadium_2021.pdf

North Garo Hills
No. of Sports Infrastructure
4

Source: https://megpied.gov.in/evareport/Indoor_Outdoor_Stadium_2021.pdf

Ri Bhoi
No. of Sports Infrastructure
17

Source: https://megpied.gov.in/evareport/Indoor_Outdoor_Stadium_2021.pdf

East Khasi Hills
No. of Sports Infrastructure
111

Source: https://megpied.gov.in/evareport/Indoor_Outdoor_Stadium_2021.pdf

West Garo Hills
No. of Sports Infrastructure
7

Source: https://megpied.gov.in/evareport/Indoor_Outdoor_Stadium_2021.pdf

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