SHILLONG, FEB 27: Sports Minister Shakliar Warjri on Tuesday informed that an amount of Rs 5,50,00,000 was sanctioned for implementation of Chief Minister Youth Development Scheme during 2023-2024.
He informed that Rs 30 lakh is being allocated to the deputy commissioner of Shillong and Tura respectively while Rs 17 lakh each for the remaining ten districts.
Congress legislator from Mawhati Charles Marngar asked if the government has any intention to review the allocaion of funds under the scheme as per constituency wise. The minister said that allocation of fund is based on the number of organizatins or clubs registered with the deputy commissioner and not constituency wise.