Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar had assured full support from his ministries for the state's efforts to achieve energy self-sufficiency and accelerate urbanisation.Sharing details of a meeting held at the Union Minister's official residence here late on Sunday night, Sarma said Khattar devoted valuable time to discussions on Assam’s development priorities and ensured the presence of senior officials from his ministries to chart out future plans.“On a Sunday night past 10 pm, he was kind enough to ensure that senior officials of his department were there to help us plan a successful road map to achieve Assam’s energy self-sufficiency,” the Chief Minister said in a post on X.According to Chief Minister Sarma, the meeting focused on formulating a roadmap to strengthen Assam’s energy sector and advance the state's goal of becoming energy self-sufficient.The Chief Minister also said Khattar assured the Assam Government that its urbanisation initiatives would receive priority attention, indicating closer cooperation between the Centre and the state on urban infrastructure and development projects.Expressing gratitude to the Union Minister, Sarma said the support extended by the ministries would help Assam pursue its long-term objectives in the power and urban development sectors.Further details regarding specific projects or timelines discussed during the meeting were not immediately disclosed. Sarma on Monday held discussions with Union Labour and Employment as well as Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on strengthening sports infrastructure in the state and improving welfare measures for workers.The meeting at the Union Minister's official residence lasted for over an hour.Later, in a post on X, the Chief Minister shared details of the discussion and highlighted what he described as the BJP's guiding philosophy of 'Sewa First'.'Sewa First' is a philosophy which binds every karyakarta of BJP. I am thankful to Hon'ble Union Minister 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," Sarma wrote.According to the Chief Minister, the discussions focused on expanding sports infrastructure across Assam and exploring ways to create better opportunities and welfare mechanisms for workers in the state.Sarma said he conveyed his birthday wishes to the Union Minister and sought continued support from the Centre in Assam's efforts to emerge as a major sporting destination in the country."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," he added. Sarma on Monday met Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda here and sought his guidance for implementing a series of ambitious healthcare initiatives aimed at transforming Assam into a major healthcare and medical tourism hub.In a post on X following the meeting, Sarma expressed gratitude to Nadda for his contribution to strengthening the BJP in Assam during his tenure as the party’s national president and for his role in the state's electoral successes.“Hon’ble Union Minister J.P. Nadda ji has been instrumental in strengthening BJP in Assam during his tenure as the Rashtriya Adhyaksh and has played a key role in Assam elections,” the Chief Minister said.Sarma thanked Nadda for his efforts and discussed the state government's plans to expand healthcare infrastructure and services.“Today, as I met him in Delhi, I thanked him for his efforts and sought his guidance to implement the ambitious health sector schemes which we are undertaking in the State — from medical colleges to proton beam therapy to doctor intake etc.— and build Assam as a preferred hub of medical tourism,” he said.Assam is pursuing an extensive healthcare expansion programme that includes the establishment of new medical colleges, enhancement of specialised treatment facilities and increasing the intake capacity of medical professionals.The state government has also been focusing on positioning Assam as a destination for advanced healthcare services in the Northeast and neighbouring regions, with medical tourism emerging as a key component of its long-term strategy.Sarma on Monday called on Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and briefed him on Assam’s development trajectory, while seeking his continued guidance in the state's journey towards becoming a 'Viksit Assam'. Sharing details of the meeting at VP Enclave in a post on X, Sarma said he was honoured to meet the Vice President and apprise him of the 'Assam Growth Story'.“Honoured to call upon Hon'ble Vice President of India, CPR_VP ji today today to brief him on the Assam growth story,” the Chief Minister said.Sarma described the Vice President as an epitome of humility, hard work and dedication in public life and said interactions with him were always enriching.“An epitome of humility, hard work and dedication in public life, meeting Radhakrishnan ji is always a learning experience,” he said.The Chief Minister added that he looked forward to the Vice President’s continued guidance as Assam pursues its developmental goals under the vision of a 'Viksit Assam'.