Mangalore University seeks to convert research centre building in Belapu into sports academy
Mangalore University is requesting government approval to repurpose an under-construction research building in Belapu into a sports academy due to a lack of funding. The university also reported significant staff vacancies and low student enrollment in several postgraduate programs.
Why it matters
The proposal reflects broader financial and administrative challenges facing public universities in India, impacting both infrastructure development and academic offerings.
Mangalore University will propose to the State government that its under-construction Advanced Science Research Centre building at Belapu in Udupi district be converted into a sports academy as it lacks the funds to complete and operate the proposed research centre, according to university Vice-Chancellor P.L. Dharma.
Addressing presspersons here on Thursday, he said the university had written to Thulasi Maddineni, Secretary, Department of Higher Education, on the matter.
Setting up the centre would require a huge amount of money, he said, adding that the university does not have the funds either to complete the building or to establish the research centre. Mr. Dharma said the government has so far invested ₹38.16 crore in the building. If the government invests another ₹23 crore, the structure would be fully built and the facility can be used as a sports academy, which the coastal belt lacks.
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