CM inaugurates open gyms at Kheba Ching, Khuman Lampak
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, November 19 2022:
"Health is wealth and discipline is the foundation of a society," stated Chief Minister N Biren Singh today.
The Chief Minister was speaking at the inauguration of an open gym at Khongjom War Memorial Complex, Kheba Ching foothill.
He later inaugurated a similar open gym at Khuman Lampak.
The gyms were installed by the Chief Minister's Indigenous Martial Arts Akademi with support from Planning Department.
Speaking at a simple inauguration function at Khongjom, the Chief Minister expressed the need for proper maintenance of the gym compound including the Khongjom War Memorial Complex and assured all necessary support.
He also expressed strong resentment against drug traffickers and stressed on the need for everyone to start working unitedly for the welfare and development of the State.
N Biren said open gyms have been installed at different parts of the State including Senapati, Cheirao Ching, Thangmeiband in Imphal West and Marjing Polo Complex.
The Government has been trying hard to bring some positive changes, the Chief Minister said highlighting mission oriented schemes and programmes initiated by the Government including Go To Hills, Go to Village, Chief Minister gi Sotharabasingi Tengbang, School Fagathansi Mission, War on Drugs, etc.
"Today, we are receiving support and cooperation from the public", the Chief Minister added.
Biren also explained the need to facilitate and show the way to those desiring to overcome drug addiction and said that the Government is setting up Drug Rehabilitation Centres and encouraging sports activities in the State.
"We are setting up more open gyms in many districts including Churachandpur", the Chief Minister said and farther highlighted that the gyms can be expanded, if needed.
During the inaugural functions of the gyms, trainers gave demonstration on using the equipment.
Wangjing-Tentha MLA Paonam Brojen Singh also attended the inauguration at Khongjom while CAF&PD Minister L Susindro Meetei and Youth Affairs and Sports Director T Phulen Meitei attended the inauguration at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex.