India, Jan. 5 -- The Maharashtra School Education Department on Friday approved 4,860 posts of sports teachers for primary schools run by Zilla Parishads across the state, in a move aimed at strengthening physical education at the grassroots level.

The decision will ensure that students in government primary schools get regular and structured exposure to sports and fitness activities. A separate cadre of sports teachers will be created for Zilla Parishad schools, addressing a long-standing gap in physical education, particularly in rural areas, officials from the education department said. Under the plan, one sports teacher will be appointed for each cluster resource centre. Cluster resource centres are key educational hubs, established ...