GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, June 1, held a detailed discussion with Union Labour and Employment as well as Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on strengthening sports infrastructure in the state and improving welfare measures for workers.
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The meeting, held at the Union Minister’s official residence in New Delhi, lasted for more than an hour and focused on Assam’s ongoing efforts to expand sporting facilities and create better opportunities for workers across the state.
Following the meeting, the Chief Minister shared details of the discussions in a post on X, highlighting what he described as the BJP’s guiding philosophy of “Sewa First”.
“‘Sewa First’ is a philosophy which binds every karyakarta of BJP. I am thankful to Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya ji who gave his time this morning, on his birthday, to discuss various matters related to developing sports infrastructure in Assam and creating an enabling atmosphere for our Shramjeevis,” Sarma wrote.
According to the Chief Minister, the discussions centred on enhancing sports infrastructure across Assam and exploring ways to strengthen welfare mechanisms for workers and labourers in the state.
Sarma also conveyed birthday wishes to the Union Minister and sought continued support from the Centre for Assam’s ambition to emerge as a major sporting destination in the country.
“I wished him the very best on this special day and requested him to continue his support in our endeavour to build Assam as a Sports Hub of India,” he added.
The meeting holds significance as the Assam Government has been actively investing in sports infrastructure and hosting national and international sporting events in recent years. The state has positioned sports development as a major component of its long-term growth strategy, particularly in the Northeast region.
The government has repeatedly emphasised that improving sporting facilities, nurturing young talent and attracting major sporting events will play a crucial role in Assam’s development agenda in the years ahead.