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During the meeting, the infrastructure gap in Arunachal for implementation of Khelo India, a national programme for development of sports in the state was discussed.
Arunachal plans to hold National Games by 2024 for which the meeting took assessment on the status of sports infrastructure and other logistics preparedness in the state. The meeting also took review on the progress of development of major sports infrastructures in the state such as construction of outdoor stadium at Yupia, Chimpu, Pasighat, Aalo, Daporijo etc.
The meeting also discussed on development of sports activity such as boxing, weightlifting, football, martial arts etc in which Arunachalis are believed to be naturally good at. Also the meeting discussed on development of other recreational sports activity. During the meeting, a long term plan for development of sports academy for football, badminton etc were also discussed.
Further the meeting discussed on proposal to hold North East Youth Festival 2019-20 in Arunachal.