Edited by Deepali Verma
Khelo Tripura Para Games 2023 in Swami Vivekananda Maidan, Agartala, was inaugurated by the Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha. Khelo Tripura Para Games is a grand occasion for the specially-abled children who hold interest and possess the quality to shine in various sports. The participation of such children is from all over the districts of Tripura who have received guidance and coaching from the government of Tripura to take care of unleashing the sporting talent that lies within them.
Another notable presence besides CM Manik Saha was the social welfare and sports minister, Tinku Roy during the inauguration of the event. Participation of hundreds of para-athletes is noted in this interesting event of great inspiration. Many awards pertaining to the basis of merit and security of the para-athletes were handed over to the expected participants by CM Saha, Sports Minister Tinku Roy and AMC Mayor Dipak Majumder.
Saha talked about the event and said, “There is no distinction between ordinary people and Divyangs as they are no less in developing talent and establishing themselves. They are able to show their position in society if they get the right opportunities. The current Central and State Governments are taking a leading role in the upliftment and dignity of the Divyangs.”
In reference to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister said, “Divyangs have received proper status only after the formation of the new government at the Center under the leadership of the Prime Minister. The term ‘Divyang’ was also given by the same government.”
Further, Saha stated that registrations nearing 36 thousand persons have been seen in the Divyang list of the state. A monthly pension of Rs 2 thousand is being given to specially-abled children. There are additional plans to provide this pension to more specially-abled people in the future.
