Only merit will warrant admission to Rai sports school

Tribune News Service

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Chandigarh, September 12

Admissions to Moti Lal Nehru Sports School at Rai in Sonepat district would be done purely on the basis of merit scored in the entrance exam, and there would no condition of minimum marks.

A decision to this effect was taken at the 53rd meeting of the special board of the school held under the chairmanship of Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki here today.

The school would be developed only for distinction in sports and all basic facilities would be made available there. It was decided that quarterly meetings of the board would be held for one year to further improve the condition of the school.

Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anil Vij gave approval for setting up a primary health centre on the school premises for the benefit of students.

On school director Bharti Arora’s request that the Jakholi road, which passed through the school, should be closed, the Governor directed the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Sonepat, to explore alternatives to the road. “There should be no external obstruction keeping in view the safety of school students,” he added.

On the issue of vacant posts in the school, the Governor directed that rationalisation of posts should be done after consultation with an expert and requirement assessed. Approval was accorded for upgrading the post of coach in the school from Class III to II.