PASIGHAT, Nov 30: Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs, Shri Mama Natung has called upon NGOs, CBOs of the state to play a key role in youth development of the state. Terming youth of the state as the backbone of society the Minister stressed on channelizing their potentials & energy through games & sports and various positive initiatives. He also highlighted on “Drugs chodo, khel mein jodo” campaign of the State Government adding sports is one of the positive mediums to wean the youth away from drug abuse.
Minister Natung was addressing as the Chief Guest at the opening ceremony of the maiden “ Adi Sports Fest” (ASF) 2021 organised by the Adi Bane Kebang Youth Wing(ABKYW) here at CHF Play ground today.He lauded the initiative of the ABKYW & also the support of the elected representatives adding that our youths need such platform to discover & showcase their sporting talents. Our youth are gifted with natural flair for games & sports. The Sports Minister also dwelt on the achievements made in the khelo India events & other sporting events by the youth of the state adding that major push is being made by the State Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Pema Khandu to promote sports sector. Later, the Minister also interacted with the team members and highlighted the values of discipline, teamwork, mental & physical development & social skills are developed in the playing field.
Natung, who is spearheading the air-gun surrender movement in the state and advocating for protection & preservation of wildlife said that the State Government with the support of the community & various stakeholders is committed to make Arunachal Pradesh, the first Airgun free state in the country.
Earlier, Guest of Honour, Minister Health & Family Welfare, Alo Libang also lauded the initiative of ABKYW for youth development through the first ever Adi Sports festival, where players of the Adi community have gathered under one platform from various districts ,adding that good sporting talents can be produced. He hoped that such platform also help youth to imbibe discipline, teamwork & healthy lifestyle.
ABKYW President Joluk Minung, throwing lights on objectives of organizing the Adi Sports Festival(ASF) said that one of the key causes towards the efforts for a drug free state with the motto of “Say no to Drugs”, the sports meet also aims to develop leadership, unity other values to make them responsible citizens of society .
ABKYW General Secretary, Jote Mingki, accorded warm welcome to the dignitaries, players and the gathering on the occasion.
MLAs, Ninong Ering, Kaling Moyong, President Adi Bane Kebang (ABK), Getom Borang, Chief Patron, ASF cum Secretary General (ABK) Okom Yosung, ZPC, East Siang, Olen Rome, AAPSU General Secretary, Tobom Dai, Chief Councillor, PMC, Okiam Moyong Borang, Dy. Chief Councillor, PMC, Rebecca Panyang Megu , ZPMs , District Sports Officer, Ajong Sitek, HoDs among others attended the inaugural ceremony.
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