Bratya Basu Champions First-of-its-Kind Sports University in Bengal

Education Minister Bratya Basu is urging a strategic collaboration between the government and private sectors to enhance education and sports in West Bengal. Speaking in the Assembly, Basu introduced the Netaji Subhas University of Sports and Entrepreneurship Bill, 2025, as a significant milestone for the state's athletic community.

Basu emphasized the state's efforts to honor sportspersons by offering jobs and public recognition, highlighting the proposed university in Chinsurah as a pioneering private sector initiative. However, he voiced concerns about legislative delays, urging gubernatorial assent for the Bill to support the region's sports development.

The university is set to focus on fostering sports careers through advanced infrastructure and learning programs in various disciplines, including Olympic and tribal games, contributing significantly to West Bengal's historic sporting legacy.

(With inputs from agencies.)