NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Wednesday introduced the National Sports University Bill, 2018, in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) for consideration.
The Bill, which will replace an ordinance brought by the government earlier this year, has the stated aim of promoting education in the areas of sports sciences, sports technology, sports management and sports coaching.
The proposed university will also function as the national training centre for select sports disciplines by adopting the best international practices.
The proposal was made by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his Budget speech of 2014-15, IANS reports. The Manipur government has marked 325.90 acres of land in Koutruk, West Imphal district, for setting up the university.
