Guwahati, Oct 13 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said his government was committed to building modern sports infrastructure across the state, stressing that investment in such facilities was essential to identifying and nurturing talent at the grassroots.
After inaugurating a multi-sports complex at Naharkatia in Dibrugarh district, he expressed hope that the facility would help aspiring sportspersons to hone their skills and bring laurels to Assam.
The Assam government was committed to developing modern sports infrastructure across the state so that young athletes, including those from remote areas, have access to quality facilities and opportunities to pursue their ambitions, the chief minister said.
He said that investment in sports infrastructure was essential to identifying and nurturing grassroots talent and creating easy pathways for young people to participate in sports.
The first-of-its-kind facility in the Naharkatia Assembly constituency brings together facilities for football, athletics and swimming within an integrated campus.
It also features a gymnasium, a medical and first-aid room, a canteen, administrative offices and other essential amenities. PTI SSG SSG NSD
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