MEANINGFUL INTERACTIONS PROVIDE IMMENSE ENCOURAGEMENT: SHRIPAD NAIK

Panaji: August 27, 2026

Union Minister of State for Power and New Renewable Energy, Government of India, Shri Shripad Naik participated in the Khelo India Dialogue at St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, along with Rajya Sabha MP Shri Sadanand Shet Tanavade recently.

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted virtually with young minds of St. Xavier’s College and inspired them to embrace fitness and sports. The interaction highlighted the importance of a healthy lifestyle, positive peer networks and building drug-free communities through the power of sports.

Shri Shripad Naik felicitated the young sporting achievers of St. Xavier’s College, lauding their dedication, perseverance and remarkable accomplishments. He commended the students for their sporting excellence and for bringing pride to their institution through their achievements.

Addressing the gathering after the interaction, Shri Shripad Naik said that such meaningful interactions provide immense encouragement to the youth, inspiring them to dream bigger, embrace a healthy and fit lifestyle, and channel their energy towards nation-building. He expressed confidence that a healthy, motivated and empowered youth will play a vital role in shaping a stronger and healthier India.

Rajya Sabha MP Shri Sadanand Shet Tanavade urged the students to make fitness an integral part of their daily lives, emphasizing that a healthy body and a disciplined lifestyle are essential for achieving success and leading a fulfilling life.

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