A bill to establish a sports university in Telangana was tabled in the assembly on Monday (December 16, 2024).
Decks are being cleared for the establishment of Young India Physical Education and Sports University (YIPE&SU) in Telangana.
Chief Minister A. The brainchild of Revanth Reddy, the proposed university is billed as a strategic move to advance Telangana’s sports ecosystem and enhance the country’s presence on the world sporting stage. Minister of Industry and Information Technology D. Shridhar Babu on Monday (December 16, 2024) submitted the Bill for the establishment of Sports University in the Legislative Assembly on behalf of the Chief Minister.
purpose
According to the bill, the university will play an important role in developing world-class professionals in sports science, coaching, management and medicine that will contribute to both education and high performance athletics. The university will aim to nurture elite athletes, support research and sports-related economic growth to position Telangana as a leader in the country’s sports sector.
On the financial side, the Sports University requires an estimated capital expenditure of Rs 185 crore in the first year to upgrade the existing infrastructure including classrooms, offices and other facilities. Estimated operating expenses (Opex) in the first three years were ₹ 45 crore – ₹ 20.96 crore for salaries and other operating expenses, including school opex of ₹ 12 crore each for the second and third years.
₹ 50,000 course fee
The cost per student is estimated at ₹5.74 lakh for the first year and ₹3.29 lakh for the next two years. The government has estimated that by taking an average course fee of Rs 50,000 for 365 seats for three years, the revenue will be Rs 5.47 billion. The remaining funding requirement of a total of Rs 224.5 crore will be sourced from private and state funds.
The state aims to create a thriving sports culture that goes beyond athletic performance. It will support innovation, sports-related industries and promote fitness and health among the wider population. “YIPE&SU is integral to building a complete ecosystem where sports can thrive professionally and economically,” the bill said.
Making sports a worthwhile career
The university will provide world-class facilities and academic programs that will not only support high performance athletes but cultivate sports professionals in various fields. This will contribute to the wider commercialization of the sport making it a viable career for more youth.
“YIPE&SU will fill the gaps in India’s sports education landscape and contribute to Telangana’s vision of becoming a hub of sports excellence leveraging local and national sports infrastructure. With proper planning, implementation and support, it promises to be a transformative institution for India’s sporting future,” The government insisted.
published – December 16, 2024 at 06:08 pm IST