CM said wants to take state forward with development of sports
IH News Desk
AGARTALA, April 03, 2025: Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha Thursday said the state government is continuously making efforts to take the state forward through the development of sports. To implement this goal, state-of-the-art infrastructure is being developed for the talented athletes of the state, he opined.
He stated that importance has been given to the development of sports in this year's state budget. Dr Saha was speaking after inaugurating the Devbhakti Jamatia Synthetic Athletic Turf, Swadeshpriya Nandi Synthetic Hockey Ground and Pratul Bhattacherjee Synthetic Turf Football Ground at Dasarath Dev Sports Complex at Badharghat in Agartala.
These three grounds have been dedicated to the names of three eminent sports personalities of the state who have passed away over a period of time.
“Sports personalities are recognisable from a distance even if they attain age. The philosophy of life can be found in sports. The contributions of prominent sports personalities in the state's sports field— the late Devbhakti Jamatia, the late Swadeshpriya Nandi and the late Pratul Bhattacharjee—will be unforgettable. Initiatives have been taken to honour those who have made Tripura's name shine in history. For this purpose, the government has decided to name the 200-bed youth hostel built in Ambassa after Madhusudan Saha. A spiritual feeling arises from all this”.
"But the football grounds, hockey grounds, and athletic grounds named after them today will remain indestructible for future generations,” he added.
The Chief Minister stated that the state government is committed to creating a platform with the necessary facilities for the development of the talent of the state's athletes. “For this, great importance has been given to the development of sports infrastructure in all parts of the state with specific plans. If there is indomitable determination, willpower, and effort, success is inevitable in any field,” Chief Minister stated.
Youth Affairs and Sports Ministers, local MLA and officials were present at the event.
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