Liyai sports meet concludes; Shyamkumar inaugurates market shed
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, January 12 2020:
A valedictory function of Liyai Youth & Students Union sports meet was held today in the presence of Forest and Environment Minister Th Shyamkumar as chief guest.
Liyai Khullen is situated in the Paomata Sub-Division of Senapati District.
The programme was also attended by N Rajendro (Boy), adviser ICHAM as the president and K Debadutta Sharma, Mission Director, MIDH, Department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Govt of Manipur as guest of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, Shyamkumar asked the villagers to keep their surroundings neat and clean, adding that if one loves the environment, one should keep their villages and regions neat and clean to ensure a clean environment.
Lauding the villagers for preserving their age-old traditions, the Minister asked the gathering not to forget their parents as soon as they get a Govt job or live on their own.
The Minister, while assuring to take up various developmental projects in the village, mentioned that the Cabinet had approved to set up a Police Station at the region.
President of the Liyai Youth & Students Union asserted that Th Shyamkumar is a friend and benefactor for the villagers who is generous enough to work for the development of the village.
Through his wisdom, youths in the village now focus on development and forest conservation, he added.
In the sports meet, Luri 11 team bagged the championship title in football, Luri A team in men's volleyball, Luthri A team in men's basketball.
Luthri A team also bagged the championship titles in both women's basketball and volleyball.
Altogether 28 teams reportedly participated in the sports meet.
On the other hand, Th Shyamkumar inaugurated the Zhaimai (Liyai) Rural Marketing Shed at Senapati District on Saturday.
Addressing the gathering, Thaikho Peter, Executive Member, ADC Senapati said the opening of the market shed will help in improving the socio-economic condition of the region.