Mizo govt to monitor on sports grants

Aizawl, Oct 30 (UNI) Mizoram government has warned the sports associations in the state that a Vigilance cell would keep a close watch to monitor the utilisation of grants given to them.

Principal Secretary to the state government Vanhela Pachuau said different sports associations received substantial amount as grants this year and the government would maintain a proper register on the expenditures incurred.

Speaking about the allegations levelled at the sports associations and state Sports Council on mismanagement of funds, Mr Pachuau said, ''Leaders of these associations should ensure proper utilisation of funds is done.'' He urged the associations should take care that only capable sports persons were selected and no bias or nepotism was involved.

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