Assam CM lays foundation stone for Baksa District Sports Complex

The Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for a District Sports Complex at Mushalpur in Baksa district to continue the current State government’s relentless initiatives aimed at the development of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) on Thursday.

Covering an area of 40 acres of land, with a project cost of approximately Rs 43 crore, this complex will have facilities such as a synthetic athletic track and, a multipurpose indoor stadium with facilities for table tennis, badminton, taekwondo, volleyball, among others.

Addressing the public meeting at Mushalpur, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma showed confidence in the stadium complex, on completion of its construction which will provide a huge boost to the momentum of growth, development, and peace that Bodoland Territorial Region has been witnessing for the past couple of years.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also announced financial support of Rs 25 crore for the construction of a new Baksa District Commissioner’s Office.

The Chief Minister also said that to improve the road infrastructure of BTR, an amount of Rs 500 crore will soon be given for the purpose. Talking about the upcoming 5,600 vacancies in Assam Police, the Chief Minister appealed to the youths of BTR to make the best use of this employment chance by grabbing the opportunity to apply for the same.

He also appealed to youths of BTR to apply for financial assistance under the Mukhya Mantri Atmanirbhar Asom scheme. Chief Executive Member of BTR Promod Boro, Principal Secretary of BTR Akash Deep, Minister of Handloom, Textile departments U.G. Brahma, along with a host of other dignitaries, were also present at the event.