New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- Delhi government has pushed for faster expansion of colleges and upgrades to the sports infrastructure, with Education Minister Ashish Sood directing for swift action, issuing orders for speedy budget revalidations, also demanding utilization certificates from colleges.

The education minister had a meeting with the principals and representatives of all 12 Delhi Government fully funded colleges on October 14, which focused on reviewing budget allocations for hostels and sports facilities, speeding up infrastructure projects, and expanding college capacities.

Sood noted that budget allocations for sports is under consideration to enhance from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakhs to boost athletic activities, while it had come to th...