Imphal, Jul 27 (Agency) ManipurChief Minister N. Biren Singh today announced that the State Government has decided to appoint Olympic Silver Medalist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu as Additional Superintendent of Police (Sports) in the Manipur Police Department. This was announced by him during the inspection of the ongoing installation of the Cryogenic Oxygen Plant at Porompat and construction of COVID hospital by DRDO at Kyamgei. N. Biren Singh said that Mirabai Chanu would also be rewarded with Rs 1 crore as announced by the government. The Chief Minister further stated that Olympian Judoka Likmabam Sushila Devi would be promoted from the post of Constable to Sub-Inspector.
He said that all the participants would be given Rs. 25 lakhs each. The Chief Minister also announced that the State government had decided to establish a World Class Weightlifting Academy in the State soon.