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Rajasthan cabinet approves sports university bill, eases pension rules for kin of deceased govt employees

Jaipur, Sep 19 || In the cabinet meeting held on Friday at the Chief Minister's Office, several key decisions were taken which included the approval of the Maharana Pratap Sports University Jaipur Bill, revision of the NRI quota fee structure in RajMES medical colleges, simplification of family pension provisions for parents and disabled children of deceased personnel, and amendments to various service rules aimed at enhancing promotional opportunities for government employees.

Deputy Chief Minister Dr Premchand Bairwa announced the cabinet's approval of the draft for the Maharana Pratap Sports University Jaipur Bill, 2025. The bill is set to be presented in the upcoming session of the Legislative Assembly. Originally announced in the 2024-25 state budget, the university will be established to promote sports and physical education, provide scientific training with modern equipment, and develop elite coaches and sports experts.

It will also focus on sports science, technology, and performance analytics to improve athlete performance and research in the field. Equipped with world-class sports infrastructure, the university aims to become a Centre of Excellence aligned with the National Education Policy, helping hone Rajasthan’s sports talent to international standards.

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