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Education
Rajasthan Announces Rs 101-Crore Maharana Pratap Sports University in Jaipur
✍️ Jagran Josh
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 02:23 AM
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The Rajasthan government has unveiled plans to establish a dedicated sports university in Jaipur, with an estimated investment of ₹101 crore.
Rajasthan’s government has announced the establishment of a new sports university in Jaipur, named after the legendary warrior Maharana Pratap.
The institution will focus on nurturing athletic talent and providing world‑class coaching to athletes across the state.
The project is slated to cost approximately ₹101 crore, with the state earmarking funds for land acquisition, infrastructure and academic facilities.
The university is expected to open its doors within the next two years, aiming to position Jaipur as a hub for sports education and training in North India.
Officials say the initiative will create opportunities for local athletes and boost the state’s sports ecosystem.
The institution will focus on nurturing athletic talent and providing world‑class coaching to athletes across the state.
The project is slated to cost approximately ₹101 crore, with the state earmarking funds for land acquisition, infrastructure and academic facilities.
The university is expected to open its doors within the next two years, aiming to position Jaipur as a hub for sports education and training in North India.
Officials say the initiative will create opportunities for local athletes and boost the state’s sports ecosystem.