Manohar Parrikar

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who is away in the US for medical treatment, is personally monitoring preparations for the National Games to be held in the state in November, a minister said today. Sports Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said required infrastructure and facilities are being created in Goa for the Games and Parrikar is monitoring their progress. The infrastructure work would be completed in time to ensure successful hosting of the coveted event, he said. The 36th edition of National Games will be held from November 4 to 17.