Lakhipur: Assam Minister Kaushik Rai on Wednesday attended the 8th Assam Premier Club Championship 2025-26 organised by the Lakhipur Sports Association. On the same day, he laid the foundation stone for infrastructure development of the Lakhipur DSA Playground at LDSA Stadium, Pailapool.

The project has been sanctioned with an amount of Rs.1 crore under the Barak Valley Development Department. The initiative aims to upgrade sports facilities and strengthen sporting infrastructure in the region.

The event was attended by Lakhipur DSA President Rajdeep Goala, Secretary Debobrata Paul, and Dr. Suvrojit Chakraborty, along with sports lovers and local residents.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister Kaushik Rai said the development will help local athletes get better facilities and encourage young sportspersons to pursue sports seriously. He added that such projects create new opportunities for youth and promote a healthy sporting culture.

The minister also said the government remains committed to holistic development, where sports and youth empowerment are given priority along with overall infrastructure growth in Barak Valley.

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