The present government does not believe in slogan or speeches but in development. The government aims to build Ek Tripura, Shrestha Tripura through bringing about development, stated Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma after inaugurating new Gym at Puranbari of Charilam block yesterday.
He said, there has been development in the state in the past days only through several slogans, which have no connection with reality. Now that situation has changed. He said, the state government is continuing its work in developing the sports sector along with development in other sectors. The state government wants that the students and youngsters involve themselves in sports for further developing their mental ability.
Various steps have been taken by the concerned departments so that sportspersons could excel in sports and bring good name to the state. Special attention has been given to the development of sports infrastructure. Initiative has been taken to install Astro turf on different grounds investing 5 crore rupees. He hoped that the youngsters of the state make good use of thesports infrastructurethat is being built in the state.
Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Sushanta Choudhury as the Chief Guest in the inaugural programme said, sport plays a significant role in mental development. The state government stands against drug abuse. One step after the another is being taken to build an addiction-free Tripura. He said, conspiracies are being planned to hinder the flow of development being brought by the state government. He called upon the youth to come forward in ensuring the flow of development in the state. Welcome speech was delivered by Director of Youth Affairs and Sports department Subikash Debbarma. The programme was presided over by Sabhadhipati of Sepahijala Zila Parishad Supriya Das Dutta. Deputy Chief Minister and YAS Minister have handed over sports items to the representatives of 35 coaching centres of Sonamura, Jampuijala and Bishalgarh sub-division under Sepahijala district in the programme.
