Sports in life for any human being is necessary for keeping good health and also for mental growth. Wining and losing is an integral part of sports, said Shiv Dahariya, State Minister for Urban Administration and Development on Thursday.
He along with Kawasi Lakhma, Minister for Commercial Tax (Excise) and Industries had inaugurated the Government Department Employees Association Cricket Competition here.
The matches are being held between Government Secretariat Employees (Mahanadi Bhawan) and Indrawati Bhawan (HOD office) near Gate Number 3 of Indrawati Bhawan, Atal Nagar and will be played for next 10 days.
Dahariya said sports also helps in developing brotherhood and coordination among the playing members.
He hoped that under leadership of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, the State’s development will be on fast track.
He added that the State government will be always working for betterment of the employees and officers.
The Minister duo assured that half the expense of the 10-day cricket event will be borne by the State government, for which they will take the initiative.
Minister Kawasi Lakhma said, “Sports is a medium which gives national and international identity to the player. When a prominent personality goes for foreign tour, then only his family members can identify but when a player goes to play at national level then whole world watches them.”
The first prize is Rs 7000 cash and second prize is Rs 5000 cash. The other awards are for Best Bowler, Man of the Match and Man of the Series.