New Delhi
Union Minister of Development of North Eastern Region Shri G. Kishan Reddy virtually inaugurated the Inter State Truck Terminus at Sekmai from National Sports University Complex, Khuman Lampak, in the presence of Chief Minister of Manipur Shri N. Biren Singh, Works/Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Shri K. Govindas Singh. The inaugural function was organised during the North East Regional Sports Week in connection with the celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mohotsav. The Chief Minister along with the Union Minister also attended the Football Final Match of the sports week played between host team Manipur and Tripura at the Main Stadium, Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, Imphal. Speaking as the Chief Guest of the function, Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy said there is pace in development work in Manipur. He further expressed firm belief that under Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, Manipur will move forward. He further congratulated the State government, North East Council and the organisers of the sports meet on the successful conduct of the Meet. to the young sportspersons of the country, he said we have a huge population and we should get medals accordingly. He urged all parents to let their children play any sports, as sports and games bring discipline and boost confidence in the children. The Union Minister also said that the eight States of the NE region have brought medals in various sports disciplines including in boxing, badminton, football, archery, etc. He said in the sporting world, the youth of the region have shown immense talents and brought many laurels for the country.
