Bengaluru, Oct 13: Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot has sought information about the status of a sports stadium of international standard for persons with disabilities (PwDs) in Meghalaya, a project initiated during his tenure as Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment.
A 14-member media delegation of journalists from Meghalaya and Tripura, currently on a press tour to Karnataka, called on the Governor Gehlot on Tuesday. Additional Director General, PIB Karnataka Region, SG Raveendra and officials of PIB Bengaluru also accompanied the team during the visit.
During the interaction, he recalled that land had been allotted by the Government of Meghalaya for the purpose and expressed hope that the project had seen progress since then, noting its potential to promote para-sports and empower differently-abled athletes through a world-class facility.
The governor received the team and extended his best wishes for their ongoing tour across various parts of the State. He commended the role of such media exchange programmes by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) in promoting mutual understanding and facilitating the sharing of development initiatives and best practices between regions.
Reflecting on his tenure as Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, the Governor fondly recalled his interactions with the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma. He highlighted the collaborative efforts undertaken during his tenure and their shared commitment to inclusive and sustainable development.
The governor further remarked that such visits help build bridges between states, enhance awareness of regional achievements and promote engagement between media and government institutions.
He also proposed that similar delegations from Karnataka should be encouraged to visit the Northeastern states, highlighting that such interactions would showcase the development happening in those regions and contribute to national integration through deeper understanding and collaboration.
