Sikkim minister vows to remove red tape in sports sector

Gangtok: Stressing on the need for removing bureaucratic red tape in the sports sector for the overall development of the state, sports minister Kunga Nima Lepcha advocated for infrastructure development in schools starting from rural areas in Sikkim.

Addressing a public meeting at the conference hall of Paljor Stadium in Gangtok on Monday, Lepcha termed the removal of bureaucratic red tape as an absolute necessity. “We have to remove bureaucratic red tape as talents are very much essential. We will leave no stone unturned to realise the full potential of talents from the rural areas. Those from rural areas can be trained well and given the necessary exposure. They have the stamina and need to see the different sides of the world. We will promote different sports in the state in a democratic manner,” he said.

The minister was participating at a felicitation programme organised for medal winners and participants of the G-1 World Ranking Tournament and 2nd India International Taekwondo Championship held in Hyderabad from June 11-16. During the meeting, the minister felicitated 13 participants, including three medalists from the junior category.