Delhi government on Monday proposed to introduce graduation degree in sports in order to encourage budding sportspersons.
According to a senior government official, the move will help young sportsperson to pursue their career in sports without suffering in academics.
"State government is planning to include sports in school curriculum to ensure all-round development of students," Manish Sisodia, Deputy Chief Minister said while speaking at a badminton awards ceremony organized by Punjab National Bank.
The function was also attended by world number two badminton player Saina Nehwal.
"Delhi government will soon release its comprehensive vision document about the status of education in the national capital, in which sports will be given top priority.” “State government colleges will be asked to provide details about the sports infrastructure in their campuses," Sisodia said.
According to a senior government official, the move will help young sportsperson to pursue their career in sports without suffering in academics.
"State government is planning to include sports in school curriculum to ensure all-round development of students," Manish Sisodia, Deputy Chief Minister said while speaking at a badminton awards ceremony organized by Punjab National Bank.
The function was also attended by world number two badminton player Saina Nehwal.
"Delhi government will soon release its comprehensive vision document about the status of education in the national capital, in which sports will be given top priority.” “State government colleges will be asked to provide details about the sports infrastructure in their campuses," Sisodia said.
