Sukhnandan meets LG, submits memorandum for establishment of B.P.Ed. College in Jammu

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JAMMU: Former Minister and Ex-MLA Marh, Sukhnandan Choudhary, met with the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Sinha and submitted a memorandum demanding the establishment of a Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) College in Jammu.

In his memorandum, Sukhnandan highlighted the growing demand for a B.P.Ed. college in the region, citing the increasing importance of physical education in light of the Government of India’s Fit India Movement. He emphasized that due to the lack of such an institution in Jammu, aspiring students are forced to seek admission in other states, causing financial strain and inconvenience. He further pointed out that while a College of Physical Education was established in Srinagar in 1976, Jammu continues to lack such a facility. Sukhnandan also proposed utilizing the existing government infrastructure, such as the vacant Girls Hostel at Assarwan, Tehsil Bhalwal, which could be repurposed to house the B.P.Ed. College, thereby saving costs and ensuring efficient use of public resources. Additionally, he called attention to the underutilized sports stadium at Marh, which lacks permanent staff. He urged the deployment of trained personnel to manage and develop the stadium as a valuable training facility for students and budding athletes. The Lieutenant Governor gave a patient hearing to the demands presented and assured Sukhnandan that the matter would be examined thoroughly. He acknowledged the importance of promoting physical education and assured that necessary steps would be taken in the best interest of students and the region.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Sukhnandan expressed hope that the government would take prompt action to address the demand, which aligns with the vision of promoting health, fitness, and sports education in Jammu.