Shri M. C. Sampath, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Govt. of Tamilnadu inaugurates a Sports Development Training Hall and other facilities provided by NLC India Ltd.(NLCIL) under its CSR initiatives at a cost of Rs.169.13 Lakhs in the presence of Thiru. V. Anbuselvan, IAS, District Collector, Cuddlaore and Shri R Vikraman , Director(HR) of NLCIL at Anna Stadium, Cuddalore, on 24.10.2018.
Hoble Minister Shri M. C. Sampath in his address appreciated the efforts of NLCIL for contributing sustainable development initiatives to the society and helping the needy people through its CSR initiatives.
Shri R Vikraman ,Director,(HR) in his speech informed that NLCIL has been supporting sports activities in and around its industrial hub through providing infrastructure facilities, training and talent identification and organizing sports tournaments. Also, it engages communities, especially the youth, in productive and healthy activities. he added., Further around 14 lakes and ponds including Walajah have been desilted by NLCIL. Also solar pumps were installed in various villages to cater their needs.
Shri R.Mohan, CGM/CSR, NLCIL and Shri M.Raja, District Sports &Youth Welfare Officer,Cuddalore and other officials form NLCIL and state government participated in the function.
Based on the request from the District Collector, Cuddalore and District sports officer Cuddalore, NLCIL come forward to build state – of – the – art Sports Development Centre under its CSR initiatives by providing facilities like Multi sports training Hall, Open air gallery, Lighting facilities for Pavered walking path and other renovation works for compound Wall. The existing height in North and West side of the compound wall has been increased 0.75m and some portion of the wall has been raised from the ground level.