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Union Cabinet Approval: India's First National Sports University To Set Up In Manipur
Union Cabinet Approved India's First National Sports University To Set Up In Imphal, Manipur- Details, Objectives
Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi has approved an ordinance to set up the country’s first national sports university in Imphal (west), Manipur.
The ordinance is on the lines of National Sports University Bill, 2017 which is pending in Parliament (Introduced in Lok Sabha in August 2017).
The National Sports University will be a specialized & first of its kind in India to adopt best international practices. Manipur government has already allocated land for the proposed university.
The National Sports University is believed to bridge the gap that exists in sports environment of the country in various areas such as sports science, sports technology, high-performance training.
The proposal to set up a National Sports University in Manipur was initially announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The was approved in 2014-15 budget with Rs. 100 crore allocation.
Objectives of National Sports University
Research & Development and dissemination of knowledge in physical education and sports sciences.
Strengthening physical education and sports training programmes
Generating knowledge capabilities, skills and competence at various levels.
Training talented athletes to help them to evolve into international level athletes.
