Mandya, March 15 -- Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs lays foundation for multi-purpose sports stadium costing Rs. 14 crore

The Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has provided special preference for sports by allocating sufficient funds over the past 11 years, said Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, here yesterday.

Speaking after laying a foundation stone for a multi-purpose sports stadium at a cost of Rs. 14 crore at VC Farm here, he said, the Government of India had ensured to take sports to each and every village, town and schools in country through Khelo India.

"The Central Government has also provided assistance to special athletes to encourage sport...