CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday gave clearance for the operationalisation of a new sports university in Patiala from September 1 and directed the Department of Higher Education to finalise the admission regulations for the first batch.
Chairing a meeting of the steering committee for the establishment of the university, the Chief Minister also approved Punjab Sports University as the name of the proposed institution, for which a draft memorandum will be presented in the next cabinet meeting, PTI reports.
An ordinance will be brought to ensure timely commencement of the academic session, according to an official spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office.
The Chief Minister directed Deputy Commissioner of Patiala Kumar Amit to initiate the process of acquisition of 97 acres adjacent to the Rajiv Gandhi National Law University in Sidhowal village, for the construction of the university building.
While 97% of the land is being provided free of cost by the village panchayat, the remaining will be acquired.
The Chief Minister asked the Additional Chief Secretary (Sport) to explore the possibility of engaging top industrial houses like Reliance and Wipro for sponsoring various courses and the related infrastructural development.
Reliance had evinced interest in being part of the venture during the Chief Minister’s visit to Mumbai, it was disclosed at the meeting.
