Dharmendra Pradhan, the minister of education and skill development and entrepreneurship, underscored the government’s dedication to transforming the sports mindset through the strategic measures outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020. This declaration took place during the three-day International Conference on Holistic Approach towards Performance and Safety in Sports (ICHAPSS-2023), hosted by the Faculty of Health and Wellness at Sri Sri University, according to an official release.
He emphasised the integration of sports as a fundamental component of academic pursuits, transcending its conventional status as a mere extracurricular activity. Pradhan underscored the significance of placing equal emphasis on competency alongside skills, acknowledging the diverse facets integral to holistic development.
Furthermore, Sri Sri University has unveiled plans to collaborate with the Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI) in establishing a cutting-edge facility named the Sri Sri Centre for Athletics. The primary goal of this initiative is to develop an international-level athletics track, laying the foundation for a series of Rural, State, and National Level events slated for the upcoming year, as per the release.