As a part of the Tripura Government's larger mission to create "Nasha Mukt Tripura" (drug-free Tripura), Chief Minister Manik Saha has reiterated his commitment to inspire the state's youth and students towards sports as a means to divert them from the perils of drug addiction.

"Our government will not fall short in developing sports infrastructure. We are doing all this with the aim of creating a drug-free Tripura so that the younger generation stays away from drugs and focuses on sports," the Chief Minister affirmed.