NTPC to Build Rs 13.28 Crore Archery Academy in Mizoram
NTPC Bongaigaon has signed an agreement with the Mizoram State Sports Council (MSSC) to build a modern Archery Academy in Lengpui, Mizoram. The project is funded by a Rs 13.28 crore grant under NTPC's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, formalized on October 8, 2026.
Academy Facilities
The academy will be built on a 28,864-square-meter site and is expected to be completed within 36 months. The facility will include a 70-meter shooting lane archery range, an academic building, a hostel, a spectator gallery and pavilion, approach roads, security fencing, lighting, and a gymnasium.
Goals and Management
According to Henry C. Lalrawnkima, Secretary of the MSSC, the project aims to provide professional coaching and modern sports science equipment to find and develop young talent from Mizoram and the Northeast region. The initiative is part of the Mizoram government's 'Empowering Mizoram Sports' program.
The signing ceremony was attended by Lalnghinglova Hmar, Minister for Sports and Youth Services, Government of Mizoram, and Amit Kumar Asthana, Additional General Manager (HR) for NTPC. The facility is designed to bridge infrastructure gaps so grassroots archers can prepare for district, state, and national competitions. The MSSC will handle the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the academy.