Physical Training teachers mandatory for all schools

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaNovember 19, 2019

SHILLONG: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today informed that the Meghalaya Sports Policy has made it mandatory to have Physical Training teachers in all schools.

He also said that it is very important to recognize the roles of sports associations and contributions of sportspersons who bring laurels to the State while highlighting the various aspects of the Meghalaya Sports Policy.

Sangma told a gathering after inaugurating the Meghalaya National Games Outreach Summit at State Convention Centre, here this afternoon and was also attended by Sports & Youth Affairs Minister Banteidor Lyngdoh.

Informing on various CSR projects, funding and investments for better impacts in Meghalaya sports, the Chief Minister said that Meghalaya and North East in general has always been a region that produced excellent sportspersons.

“It is a natural talent in our people and without much support or infrastructures people have excelled in different Sports which reflect the passion and talents of the people,” he said.

He also said that it is the endeavour and goal of the government to nurture these talents and added that, “This summit is one of the ways towards achieving this goal by bringing all stakeholders together.”

Sangma emphasized that schools and colleges in the state have good sports infrastructures and sports associations have contributed towards bringing out the talents in the people.