Shillong, Nov 2: Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Wailadmiki Shylla has highlighted the department’s growing prominence in the state administration under Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma while reviewing its functioning and preparations for the 39th National Games, Meghalaya 2027.
Chairing the meeting on October 30 at J N Sports Complex, Polo Ground, Shylla said, “Earlier, not much attention was paid to this department. It was a small ministry. Under the leadership of our Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, it has become one of the major departments of the State.”
“We have always worked as one family, and that is how we will deliver the National Games too,” he added.
Commissioner and Secretary Vijay Kumar D said the sports department now has a significantly enhanced budget, reflecting the priority given to sports infrastructure, athletes and youth.
Secretary Isawanda Laloo presented the progress of preparations for the National Games. Director Alertson Nongbri presented the functioning of the Directorate while in-charge Chief Engineer Pharngki Pale presented the functioning of the State Sports Council of Meghalaya.
District Sports Officers from all 12 districts attended the meeting and flagged concerns related to sports infrastructure and other ground-level problems.
