Vijay Goel said sports activities are essential to combat the growing incidence of diabetes(File photo)
Batting for sports to be included in the school curriculum, Sports Minister Vijay Goel today said that to impart the desired importance of sports, it should be made a compulsory subject at the school level.
Mr Goel said marks should be awarded to students for their involvement in sports activities.
Addressing the 64th meeting of the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE), Mr Goel said, this is also essential to deal with the growing incidence of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases among children.
The Minister said that for realizing the full potential of sports, it is essential that we take effective steps to promote it in educational institutions without any further delay.
Mr Goel emphasised that every educational institution should have access to a playfield and basic sports facilities. Furthermore, he elaborated, those Institutions lacking sports facilities should tie up with neighboring institutions.
He said physical education teachers should be engaged by every school. In addition, standard guidelines should be framed and issued for admissions under sports quota, relaxation to sportspersons from attendance and appearance in examinations.
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