Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services and Sports, Taj Mohi-ud-Din today said promotion of sports was important for the society and development of sports infrastructure has been flagged as an important component as it is the priority of present government.
"Promotion of sports was important for the society and development of sports infrastructure has been flagged as an important component as it's the priority of present government. Various steps have been initiated in this regards", Taj said while inaugurating 4th Rajiv Gandhi Gold cup football tournament here.
He said various stadia and playgrounds have been developed on modern lines for providing better facilities to the youth.
Twenty one teams from within and outside the state are participating in the tournament. The inaugural match was played between Young Sports Football club and Sanik Colony football club.
