GAMES-2NDLD PM 2LST

The Cabinet Secretary was also directed to liaise
closely with the Group of Ministers, which is already in
place, to ensure "effective coordination" among all the
authorites concerned.
The GoM, headed by Union Urban Development Minister S
Jaipal Reddy, was empowered to take all decisions necessary
for the smooth conduct of the Games and refer any matter that
may require further consideration to Finance Minister Pranab
Mukherjee for a final decision.
The GoM was directed to meet immediately and frequently
thereafter, the PMO statement said.
"All the facilities must meet international standards,"
the Prime Minister underlined and expressed confidence that
the ongoing preparations supervised directly the GoM would
enable the Games to be conducted smoothly and in a befitting
manner.
The Cabinet will be briefed on the state of preparations
on a weekly basis.
The Organising Committee would take appropriate steps
urgently to conclude all pending preparations. The Senior
Management Committee would meet daily and be chaired by the
CEO in the absence of the Chairman or Vice-Chairman,
Organising Committee.
Additional senior and experienced officers from the
central government would be deputed as required.
Singh asked all concerned to work single-mindedly so
that the Games could be held in a manner the nation could be
justifiably proud of.
In the wake of charges of corruption and other
wrongdoings, Singh directed the Ministries concerned to
conduct "thorough investigations into all the complaints that
have been received of procedural and other irregularities."
Noting that the eyes of the world were on India with
regard to the Games, he said that in the run up to the event,
it was important to gain public confidence by instilling order
and carrying out effective supervision of the preparation
works.
The public has a right to know the facts and the GoM
will ensure that timely and authentic information on the
status of preparations and in particular on the remaining
tasks at hand is released to the public.
The promotional campaign of the various events should be
stepped up to generate enthusiasm among sports-lovers in the
largest sporting event the country has held in many years.
PTI AJD
KAB


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