MoS Sports Raksha Khadse After Surprise Visit: 'Future Of India Lies With...'

Last Updated:June 24, 2025, 18:59 IST

Raksha Khadse visited the Sports Authority of India's Training Centre in Agartala to review facilities and interact with athletes under the 'Poorvottar Sampark Setu' initiative.

Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse (PTI)

Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, made an unannounced visit to the Sports Authority of India’s Training Centre on Tuesday. The purpose of her visit was to review the facilities and interact with the athletes to better understand the challenges they face.

Khadse is currently touring Tripura as part of the government’s ‘Poorvottar Sampark Setu’ initiative.

During her visit to the SAI-operated Sports Training Centre (STC), the Minister evaluated the training facilities, observed the coaches’ work, and assessed the athletes’ progress, as stated in a press release from the ministry.

She meticulously inspected the modern amenities and overall readiness of the STC centre, which is crucial to the region’s sports landscape.

The SAI-STC centre in Agartala specialises in gymnastics.

Khadse’s evaluation included a thorough inspection of the training equipment, the hostel facilities for athletes, their dietary provisions, and the medical and psychological support services. The centre was established through a collaboration with the local government.

Future Of India

“The future of India lies with these young individuals. The central government stands firmly with them, committed to their success," Khadse said after the inspection.

The ‘Poorvottar Sampark Setu’ initiative mandates Union ministers to engage directly with the public in the North-Eastern states to conduct on-ground reviews and address local issues effectively.

“North-East India is not just geographically, but also in terms of human skill, talent, and energy, the backbone of India’s bright future," she said.

(With inputs from PTI)

Ritayan Basu

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