International level mountaineer and Chhattisgarh's lone Everest climber, Rahul Gupta, called on Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday in New Delhi.
Accompanied by Ashish Mehra, his manager, he discussed the development of sports in Chhattisgarh. Talks were also held on the development and promotion of sportspersons, said an official communication.
Rijiju promised that all steps will be taken to promote different sports in the state. Gupta has been promoting adventure sports in the state.