BHU to Provide 25% Extra Funding for Sports-related Activities; Check Details Here

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The Banaras Hindu University is all set to expand 25% Extra funding for Sports-related Activities at its own campus.

BHU to Provide 25% Extra Funding for Sports-related Activities

New Delhi: Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has announced that it will set aside a specific amount of funding for sports related activities in the university campus.

According to the BHU statement, the distinct funding is intended to promote student’s involvement in athletic events at BHU. The university has taken this decision after realizing the idea of ‘Khelo BHU’ initiative.

The announcement adds that the decision was made in accordance with the Khelo India project of the Government of India (GoI), which aims to "revive the country's grassroots sports culture by establishing a powerful framework for all sports."

In accordance with the official declaration, BHU will allot 25% additional funding for sports based on the number of hostel residents.

Vice-Chancellor of BHU Sudhi Kumar Jain commented on this decision, saying that the university is totally committed to ensure the most active student life in the dormitories, and we are taking significant initiatives in that direction.

A step in that approach is raising hostel budgets, especially for sports. The announcement states that various colleges and faculties have created sporting associations based on his recommendation, Jain said.

BHU's New Emphasis on Sports

For example, a new badminton rubberized court, new boxing ring, and new kabaddi court will be created, while a new handball court has just been developed and a kho-kho court is almost finished.

These new athletic goods and facilities will be made available to BHU students. In addition to repairing its ground infrastructure, such as the amphitheatre and fencing, BHU has also begun to install floodlights.

Ten sporting events, including paralympic and all-women's competitions, were organised during the past four months, and more than 5,000 students participated in all.

Additionally, BC Kapri, general secretary of the university sports board, stated that by promoting the sporting culture on campus, the university will be able to identify its strengths and the shining talents. It will also help in enhancing the glory of Banaras Hindu University at national and international levels.

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