Raksha Khadse Reviews Development Initiatives with Meghalaya Government

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting with Shri Wailadmiki Shylla, Meghalaya Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs, and Dr. Vijay Kumar D, Commissioner & Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, to assess ongoing sports and youth development initiatives in the state and explore avenues for strengthening collaboration between the Centre and the State Government.

The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Government of Meghalaya, Sports Authority of India, Meghalaya State Olympic Association and other stakeholders associated with sports and youth development in the state.

During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on Meghalaya’s sports ecosystem, youth engagement initiatives, infrastructure projects and athlete development programmes aimed at strengthening grassroots participation and creating pathways for sporting excellence.

Representatives of the Meghalaya State Olympic Association, including John F. Kharshiing, Working President, MSOA and President, Shooting Association of Meghalaya; EMH Passah, Senior Vice President, Meghalaya Athletics Association and Member, MSOA; Pynbiang Laloo, President, Meghalaya Badminton Association and Joint Secretary, MSOA; and Ksan Kupar Warjri, General Secretary, All Meghalaya Karate Association and Treasurer, MSOA, participated in the discussions.(UPDATED ON 29TH MAY 2026)