Summary:
GUWAHATI: The state BJP has promised financial assistance for a young footballer from the state, Simanta Baishya, to train at the DSK Shivajians International Football Academy in Pune. In the evening, the party offered the young footballer an additional Rs 1 lakh. "As Simanta's father is an auto driver, it's not possible for the family to bear the cost of his training. "I'm happy and will try my best to learn during the period. Simanta, who plays for a local club called Legend Club, will require at least Rs 5 lakh for the training course, which will start in August and continue for 10 months.The 16-year-old Simanta is among sixty young footballers from across the country who have been selected from among 1200 players for the training programme at DSK Shivajians..