State art, culture and youth affairs ministerAlok Ranjan Jha said the government was committed to establishing a sports university inBiharby April next year. The minister made the statement while addressing an event organised by theBihar Industries Association(BIA).

The government is making all efforts to establish a Sports university in Bihar by April next year in order to promote all types of sports. Steps will also be taken for more facilities at Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna and other stadiums elsewhere in the state.

The BIA acts as a bridge between the government and youth and this scheme covers training in tally, computer and basics of accounting.