MDA govt to seek support of finance ministry for NG-2022

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJune 18, 2019

SHILLONG: The Conrad K Sangma-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government will soon seek the support of the Union Finance Ministry for hosting the upcoming National Games in 2022. 

Speaking to reporters at the sidelines of a function held here on Tuesday, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma informed that during their recent visit to New Delhi, they had a brief discussion with the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on the matter. 

“She (Nirmala) had asked us to come and meet her with all the detail budgeting and costing which is ready and will be going very soon to meet the finance minister and I hope we will be getting the support of the ministry also,” Sangma said. 

He said that the meeting held with the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Sports and Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju was very positive as he has assured to fully support the government. 

“When I told him (Rijiju) about the National Games which he obviously knew about it, he told me one thing that this is not just your game this is my game also,” Sangma said. 

Stating that the National Games 2022 will be the pride of the North East region, the chief minister said the state government under his leadership will ensure that “it will be the best national games ever held”.