Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec 09: Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray, the Member of Parliament, A & N Islands recently met Mr. Mansukh L. Mandaviya, the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt of India and requested for a special package and attention for growth of sports activities in A & N Islands. Mr. Ray informed the Minister that the local youths/ sportspersons are highly talented and have the potential to reach National level competitive arena if proper attention is given. But due to lack of coaching facilities, equipments etc, the growth of sports in the Islands is not happening.
The Minister during discussion appreciated MP’s interest in growth of sports in his constituency and assured that in case concrete and feasible proposals are forwards to the Ministry, he will positively consider providing required funds for Andaman & Nicobar Islands for sports activities.
Based on the above said assurance from the Minister, the MP has wished to obtain ideas, suggestions and proposals from sports persons/ experts so that it can be forwarded to the Ministry for consideration. The experts may sent the ideas/ suggestions or even complaints regarding sports in the Whatsapp no 9434261502 or may submit it physically in hard format at the MP office (Praja Nivas) near Raj Nivas at the earliest.
