The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh this evening took stock of the preprations for the Common wealth games at a meeting of union ministers and others responsible for the mega sporting event.The meeting was attended by Urban Development Minister Jaipal Reddy and Sports Minister M S Gill besides Delhi Lieutenant Governor Tejendra Khanna and Chief Minister Sheila Dixit. National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon and Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrashekhar were also present in the the meeting.Ahead of the high-level meeting, the Home Minister Mr. P.Chidambaram reviewed the security situation in the National Capital in view of the games. The meeting was attended by senior officials of Home Ministry, Delhi Police and Central Security agencies.Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Delhi Police Chief Y.S.Dadwal reiterated assurance that foolproof security arrangements have been made for the Commonwealth Games.AIR correspondent reports that cleanliness drive at the games village is about to complete. Over seventy countries are participating in the sporting event scheduled to begin on 3rd of next month.Meanwhile, the first batch of Athletes is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi tonight. The Organising Committee Chief Suresh Kalmadi, however, said that all the participating countries are taking part in the games. The Chief of the Commonwealth Games Federation Mike Fennel is in Delhi to have an overview of the preparations for the games. Earlier, he had expressed reservations at the hygenic conditions at the games village.
News On AIR | September 23, 2010 8:57 PM
PM reviews preparedness for Commonwealth Games at a high level meeting