EMN
Dimapur, October 8
The 20th Mokokchung District Football (MDFA) trophy kicked started on October 7 with Minister for NH & ME, Nagaland, Nuklutoshi as the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, the minister said that the need of the hour is peace and unity. He said that the problem in the state such as unemployment and economic constrain can be solved only when peace and unity prevail in the land. Nuklutoshi urged the people let the game of football an agent of peace and unity in the society.The Minister also mentioned that though the state Government at present is sailing through a phase of financial unstability, the Government under the leadership of the chief minister T.R.Zeliang, is doing everything to promote games and sports in the state and said that Government is planning to develop the necessary infrastructure in all the districts so that the younger generation could step up to compete in the National and International. Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel, Addl. S.P, Mokokchung and officials from 31 Assam Rifles also attended the function.
