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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday sought continued support from the Centre to strengthen sports infrastructure and help transform the state into a major sporting hub of the country during talks with Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi.

The meeting, held at Mandaviya’s official residence, lasted for more than an hour and focused on sports development as well as welfare measures for workers in Assam.

Sharing details of the discussions in a post on social media, Sarma said the interaction reflected the Bharatiya Janata Party’s 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,” the chief minister wrote.

According to Sarma, the talks centred on expanding sporting infrastructure across the state and exploring ways to create better opportunities and welfare mechanisms for workers. He also conveyed his birthday greetings to the Union minister.

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“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,” Sarma said.

The meeting comes as the Assam government intensifies efforts to position the state as a leading sporting destination in the Northeast and across the country. Over the past few years, the state has invested significantly in sports infrastructure and hosted several national and international sporting events as part of a broader strategy to promote sports and nurture young talent.

The government has consistently maintained that strengthening sports facilities, creating opportunities for athletes and attracting major tournaments will contribute to Assam’s overall development and enhance its profile on the national sporting map.

The discussions also touched upon labour welfare initiatives, with both leaders exploring measures aimed at creating a more supportive environment for workers in the state.