DoNER Minister welcomes Everesters
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 30 2013:
Paban Singh Ghatowar, Minister of DoNER, Govt of India has accorded a warm welcome to the members of the Everest Expedition team from the NE today at Committee Room, Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi in the presence of UK Sangma, Secretary, DoNER, Ameising Luikham, Secretary, NEC and DS Poonia, Chief Secretary, Govt of Manipur apart from other high ranking officials of Ministry of DoNER and NEC, Shillong.
Welcoming the successful expedition team, Paban Singh Ghatowar appreciated the role taken up by the Government of Manipur and MMTA in initiating such a remarkable venture.
He said this is for the first time that Ministry of DoNER has funded such a project and he was delighted that it has succeeded with remarkable feat thereby leaving a legacy to look upon, said a statement.
He expressed his belief that the expedition will definitely encourage the younger upcoming generation to explore new heights.
The Minister expressed that Manipur as a State has been continuously giving the country the best sportsperson, and the success achieved this time around too is a moment of pride for the country.
DS Poonia briefed about the expedition to the dignitaries present and expressed the steps being initiated by the State Government to encourage the upcoming mountaineers and also about the awards being announced by various State Govts.
Dr L Surjit, leader of the Expedition and President of MMTA submitted a memorandum to the Minister, DoNER, requesting for incentives and award to the team, a recurring Grant in Aid to MMTA to continue working towards enhancing the adventure sports and adoption of Manipur Mountaineering Institute as a regional centre for mountaineering and Adventure Sports.