CSR funds for sports development, better infrastructure on the anvil, says Minister
The Tamil Nadu government is forming an inter-ministerial group to leverage CSR funds for improving sports infrastructure in colleges. The initiative aims to support young athletes and prepare the state for the 2036 Olympics.
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CSR funds for sports development, better infrastructure on the anvil, says Minister left Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan at the University of Madras on Friday. https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/mjtbfe/article71617611.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/csr.jpg Chennai The State government has put together an inter-ministerial group to work towards the development of sports infrastructure in colleges and create a support system for young athletes, Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan said on Friday. Speaking to Physical Education Directors (PEDs) of government colleges across the State at the University of Madras (UoM), he said Sports Development Minister Aadhav Arjuna, School Education Minister Rajmohan, and Industries Minister S. Keerthana were part of the caucus that would seek to establish a link between academia, industry, and sportspersons studying in government colleges to improve sports infrastructure and support system for athletes. “It was the Sports Minister who suggested that we hold this meeting to evaluate the requirements,” he told the PEDs.
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