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G20 space economy leaders meeting kicks off in Shillong

He further said, “Space technology and programme is a subject of great importance not just to our state but the entire world.”..reports Asian Lite News

The two-day precursor event of the fourth edition of the Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SELM) under the G20 Presidency of India began at Courtyard Marriot Hotel here on Monday.

While speaking at the inaugural session of the event, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that Shilong is privileged to be part of this historic inter-nations discussion on a crucial issue like space technology and policy matters. He lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his vision to ensure that different states get to participate in this important event.

He further said, “Space technology and programme is a subject of great importance not just to our state but the entire world.”

Union Minister @DrJitendraSingh addresses #G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting at Shillong through video conference, Dr Singh describes India as an emerging Space economy.

He says India under PM Modi has emerged as frontline Space Tech nation of the world.pic.twitter.com/JSHMfHeTqm
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“The meet is aimed at creating awareness of the latest trends in the contribution of space to the global economy among the high-level diplomats of G20 and invited countries and also to brief them on the SELM event to be organised at Bengaluru in July 2023,” he added.

The Government of Meghalaya will also showcase its rich cultural heritage. The delegates will also have an opportunity to explore the natural beauty of Shillong and Meghalaya as part of this event. (ANI)

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The biennial youth tournament, scheduled to be held between October 11 to 30, will see the best young female footballers across the world showcasing their talents in India…reports Asian Lite News

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong is hosting a FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 202 legacy initiative, the Coaches Education Scholarship Programme where 23 aspiring coaches — all females — are undertaking an E-License grassroots course to become officially certified football coaches.

This, eleventh edition of the programme, being conducted between September 4 to 7, will train participants, in both, the theoretical and the practical aspects of the game while also equipping the participating women with leadership qualities.

“Meghalaya has witnessed a boom in football among girls and women through the efforts of the Meghalaya Football Association and affiliated The district associations with the assistance of the AIFF, AFC and FIFA and we are grateful that Meghalaya has been chosen as a venue for the E-Licence course as part of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 legacy programme. We believe it will greatly aid us in our efforts to create a sustainable football infrastructure for boys and girls, men and women,” said Larsing Sawyan, President of the Meghalaya Football Association.

Meanwhile, in a joint statement, project directors of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Nandini Arora and Ankush Arora said, “It is our vision that the lasting legacy of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 be the accelerated growth and development of women’s football. With an increase in the number of female coaches across the nation, equal participation at the grassroots can be achieved. This course, conducted in one of India’s leading football-loving regions, represents a major step in the direction of comprehensive progress of women’s football in India.”

The biennial youth tournament, scheduled to be held between October 11 to 30, will see the best young female footballers across the world showcasing their talents in India.

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