My City - PATIALA "Shahi Shehar, City of Gardens"

Nickname(s): Royal City
State : Punjab
Established: 1754
Founded by: Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
Named for: Baba Ala Singh

	Tourist Attractions in Patiala Qila Mubarak Complex The Qila Mubarak complex stands in 10-acre ground in the heart of the city, and contains the main palace or Qila Androon (literally,'inner fort'), the guesthouse or Ran Baas and the Darbar Hall. Outside the Qila are the Darshani Gate, a Shiva temple, and bazaar shops which border the streets that run around the Qila and sell precious ornaments, colorful hand-woven fabrics, ‘jootis’ and bright ‘Parandis’. Qila Androon The entrance is through an imposing gate. The architectural style of this palace is a synthesis of late Mughal and Rajasthani. The complex has 10 courtyards along the north - south axis and each courtyard is unique in size and character, some being broad, others very small and still others mere slits in the fabric of building.Though the Androon is a single interconnected building, it is spoken of as a series of palaces. Each set of rooms makes a cluster around a courtyard, and each carries a name: Sheesh Mahal, Toshakhana, Jalau Khana, Chand Mahal, Rang Mahal, Treasury and Prison. Ten of the rooms are painted with frescoes, or decorated intricately with mirror and gilt. In a tiny portion of the complex is a little British construction with Gothic arches, fire places made of marble and built-in toilets perched on the Mughal Rajasthani roof!. Burj Baba Ala Singh even today has a fire smoldering ever since the time of Baba Ala Singh, along with a flame brought by him from Jwalaji. Rang Mahal and Sheesh Mahal The two mahals contain a large no. of frescoes, most of which were made under Maharaja Narender Singh. Within the Qila Mubarak are 16 painted and mirror-worked chambers. For instance, the Darbar room is illustrated with Vishnu avatars and stories of courage or generosity, the ladies' chamber with illustrations from famous romantic epics, and two other chambers with illustrations of the qualities of a good or bad king. The frescoes, among the finest painted in India in the second half of the 19th century are evidently the work of artists from Rajasthani, Pahari and Avadhi traditions. Ran-Baas This building was probably a guest house. It has an imposing gateway and two courtyards, both with fountains and small tanks. A room in the first courtyard-with painted walls and a gilt throne-was probably for semi -formal audience. A few pavilions are set among painted walls on the upper storey. Facing each other across the courtyard are two exquisite chambers, one painted and the other decorated with mirror work. Darbar Hall (Divan Khana) Used for large audiences and important public occasions, the Darbar has been converted into a museum displaying dazzling chandeliers and armor, including the sword and dagger of Guru Gobind Singh and Nadir Shah's sword. The hall was built on a high plinth over a network of tunnels which were service conduits. The facade gives the impression of a double-storey building, with 'upper storey' windows and a balcony at the first floor level, but the delicately worked wood-and-glass doors open into a huge 15m-high chamber. At the far end is a raised platform, where the Maharaja sat . The wooden frame work of the ceiling holds decorated Plaster-of Paris tiles painted in Arabic style and the ceiling is hung with a fabled collection of chandeliers. Jalau Khana and Sard Khana (Cool Room) Both were much later constructions. The Jalau Khana is a small, two storeyed building with a central hall in late Colonial style, where regalia were displayed. The Sard Khan provided an escape from the summer heat. A deep well inside it acted as a wind tunnel, bringing cool air into the ground-floor rooms and the basement. Outside, there is a formal garden with waterways and fountains. Lassi Khana (Kitchen) Another small, two-storeyed building with a central courtyard and a well.It adjoins the Ran-bass, and a passage links it to the Qila Androon. Local residents say that at one time this kitchen had the capacity to serve nearly 35,000 people every day, but following an economy drive, the Lassi Khana restricted itself to serving only a modest 5,000 people. Shahi Samadhan The Samadhan, where Maharaja Rajinder Singh once built a garden, now holds cenotaphs of erstwhile rulers, looked after by a mahant. Moti Bagh Palace Started during the reign of Maharaja Narinder Singh, it was completed under Maharaja Bhupinder Singh in the early 20th century. The Old Moti Bagh Palace now houses the National Institute for Sports. The facade has Rajasthan-style jharokas and chhatris, and the palace is set in a beautiful garden with terraces, water channels and a Sheesh Mahal. Sheesh Mahal The Sheesh Mahal was built behind the main Moti Bagh Palace to serve as a pleasure complex.The paintings in two of its well maintained , mirror-worked chambers are of Kangra and Rajasthani qalam, depicting the poetic visions of Keshav, Surdas and Bihari. The Sheesh Mahal now houses a museum, an art gallery, the famed medal gallery and also the North Zone Cultural Centre. Lachman Jhoola Across the small Lake in front of Sheesh Mahal is a magnificent suspension bridge which being a replica of the famous Lakshman Jhoola at Rishikesh, is also named as Lachman Jhoola. It links the Sheesh Mahal with the Banasar Ghar on the other side of the lake. The Banasar Ghar now houses the North Zone Cultural Center and a hall for setting up exhibitions. Bir Moti Bagh A 1,600-acre forest on the outskirts of Patiala, The Bir was originally the hunting preserve of the Maharaja. Most of the Bir is still forest, but parts of it house a zoo and a deer park, as well as a pilot project on medicinal plants. Mall Road Baradari is the colonial area of Patiala. On one side of Mall road is the Baradari, and on the other is the walled city. All along the vibrant Mall Road are fountains and beautiful paved walkways, as well as goverment offices (all buildings conforming to one architectural style), entertainment spots, including cinema theatres and the Rajendra tank, and temples. (The Rajendra Tank is actually a large lake which once attracted migratory birds in winters. Boating facilities are available here.) Rajindera Kothi Rajindera Kothi: Set in the heart of the Baradari Gardens, this late 19th Century Palace built in colonial style by Maharaja Rajindra Singh till recently housed Punjab States Archives. PUDA is planning to exploit this building as a potential Heritage Hotel. Baradari Gardens The Baradari gardens surround the Baradari palace located in the north of old Patiala city, just outside Sheranwala Gate. The gardens, laid under Maharaja Rajindera Singh were planted extensively rare trees and shrubs, dotted with impressive Colonial buildings and a marble statue of Maharaja Rajindera Singh and the Fern House. The 19th century Fern House, a replica of the one in Calcutta forms a unique attraction along with quaint Rink Hall. Ijlas-e Khas Intended to be the Administrative Secretariat of the princely state, this beautiful building now houses the offices of the Punjab State Electricity Board. Gurudwara Dukhniwaran Sahib The villagers of Lehal donated land for the modest Gurudwara built on this elevated site, said to have been visited by Guru Teg Bahadur. The legend is that anyone who prays at this Gurudwara is relieved of his suffering ('dukhniwaran'). A new bigger building is now being constructed. Kali Temple Maharaja Bhupinder Singh was inspired to build this temple and bring the 6-ft statue of Kali from Bengal to Patiala. This large complex attracts devotees, Hindu and Sikh, from distant places. A much older temple of Raj Rajeshwari is also situated in the center of this complex. Qila Bahadurgarh The ninth Guru Tegh Bahadur stayed at Saifabad during his travels. Originally known as Saifabad, it was renamed Bahadurgarh by Maharaja Amar Singh who reinforced and renovated it.  The present fort dates back to Maharaja Karam Singh. He built a beautiful Gurudwara on the Patiala-Rajpura road (6 Km from Patiala City). Panj Bali Gurdwara Nawab Saif Khan, an admirer of Guru Teg Bahadur, Commemorated the guru's visit by building two gurudwaras, one inside the fort and the other across the road, now known as Panch Bali Gurudwara.  Maiji Di Sarai This monument in the old city now houses the criminal investigation agency office. Historical Places Surrounding Patiala Banur Situated on the Sukhna Nadi, a tributary of the Ghaggar, at a distance of nine miles north-east of Rajpura on the Rajpura-Chandigarh Road, Banur is an ancient town. Its ruins testify to its former grandeur and importance, but its history has been lost in oblivion. Its ancient name was Pushpa or Popa Nagri or Pushpawati-the City of Flowers, and it was famous for the scent of chambeli flowers grown in its numerous gardens. The place was also well known for its musicians. One Banno Chhimban, a washer woman, is mentioned as a great musician of the days of Akbar. During the reign of Emperor Akbar, Banur became a Mahal of the Sarkar of Sirhind and continued to be so up to the beginning of the eighteenth century. In addition to the tomb of Malik Suleman, the suburbs of Banur contain the ruins of an old imperial fort, popularly known as Zulmgarh, the citadel of tyranny, and of another fort of Banda Ali Beg of a more recent date. Samana Samana at a distance of 17 miles south-west of Patiala is a place of considerable antiquity. It traces its history to the days of Raja Jaipal who ruled over, among others, the territories of Bhatinda, Samana. It fell into the hands of Shahab-ud-Din Muhammad Gauri after the conquest of Ajmer and Delhi and was entrusted to Qutb-ud-Din Aibek in 1192, along with the territories of Ghuram and Sunam. With the increasing importance of Sirhind under the Mughals, Samana received a little set-back. While Samana is said to be a place of saints and scholars during the Mughal days, it is notorious also for its professional executioners, who served at Delhi and Sirhind. Sayyad Jala-ud-Din, who executed Guru Teg Bahadur at Delhi in 1675 was from Samana. Beg brothers, who mercilessly butchered the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh also belonged to Samana. This hated town was therefore one of the first places to have been sacked by Banda Bahadur. But the Mughals were yet too strong for the rising power of Sikhs and Samana had to be given up by them towards the end of 1710 AD.It was retaken in about 1742 AD by Baba Ala Singh, the founder of the Patiala ruling family and was recognized as a part of his territories by Ahamd Shah Durani. Sanaur The Town Sanour lies 4 miles South-east of Patiala. It lies on a high mound. The town is of some antiquity. In the time of Babar, Malik Baha-ud-Din Khokar became the chief of this pargana which was called Chaurasi, having 84 villages. In 1748, it came into the possession of Baba Ala Singh. Ghuram (Kuhram or Kahram) Situated in 30° 7' N and 76° 33' E 29 miles (slightly West) of Rajpura and 6 miles South (slightly East) of Patiala. Ghuram (Renamed Ramgarh) is a very ancient palace. An old tradition takes it back to the days of the Ramayana, being the abode of Rama’s maternal grandfather. The old ruins in its vicinity speak for its antiquity, though its early history has been long lost. During the days of Rajput Kings, Ghuram (Kuhram of the Persian Writers) was an important town with a strong fort to protect it. During the fifties of the seventeenth century, Ghuram was held by Malhi Khan as a biswedar proprietor. He was a tyrant and was notorious for his extortions. Baba Ala Singh of Patiala had risen to eminence by now. He was a brave soldier and humane ruler and was looked upon by the oppressed people as source of timely help and consolation. The people of Ghuram came to Patiala and appealed to his noble wife, Mai Fato, for deliverance. Malhi Khan was dispossessed of Ghuram and it was taken under the direct control of Patiala. Maharaja Karam Singh of Patiala built a fort here and named it Ramgarh, evidently in memory of Rama of the Ramayana fame.
	Educational institutes of repute in the city are: Guru Gobind Singh Bhawan, Punjabi University The inauguration of this university took place on 24th June, 1962. After the Hebrew University of Israel, this is the only University to be named after a language. Initially, the foremost task assigned to this university was "to promote Punjabi studies, to provide for research in Punjabi literature, to undertake measures for the development of Punjabi language.Regarding its commitment to the cause of Punjabi, the punjabi language department of the university has translated a number of non-Punjabi classics into Punjabi. Punjabi culture has also received a fillip through diligent and scholarly work on projects like Encyclopedia of Sikhism. The University has since evolved into a multi-faceted, multi-faculty educational institution with over fifty-five teaching and research departments in the fields of Humanities, Sciences, Fine Arts and Space Physics. The University has three regional centres, namely, The Guru Kashi Regional Centre at Bathinda, The Guru Kashi Campus at Talwandi Sabo and The Nawab Sher Mohammad Khan Institute of Advanced Studies in Urdu, Persian and Arabic at Malerkotla.Punjabi University, Patiala, has set up an Extension Centre for computer education at Jaito. Website:www.punjabiuniversity.ac.in For further details, contact: The Registrar, Punjabi University, Patiala. Thapar University, Patiala It is a premier engineering institute of Northern India which has been upgraded to a deemed university. It offers engineering courses in various branches to students – Indian and N.R.I’s. Established in 1956, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) started with the goal of providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in Engineering and Technology, a close interaction with industry, and a strong emphasis on research. TIET has since grown steadily in size and activities during the last four decades of its existence. Over 7400 engineers have graduated from TIET. In recognition of its achievements, TIET was granted full autonomy and the status of a Deemed University in 1985 by the University Grants Commission. The Institute offers a variety of undergraduate programmes leading to Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree and postgraduate programmes leading to Master of Engineering (M.E.),Master of Technology (M.Tech.),Master of Science (M.Sc.), Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), and Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) degrees. In addition, industry-oriented and practice-based Master's Degree programmes in various disciplines are offered in collaboration with TTTI, Chandigarh. Corporate Research and Development Wing of T.I.E.T. is one of the prominent institutions in the field of Engineering research. Website:www.thapar.edu Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala The University offers B.A.LL.B.(Hons.) Five Years Integrated Course divided into Ten Semesters (i.e., two semesters in one academic year). English, Economics, History, Political Science and Sociology are taught as the social science components of legal studies. According to the new scheme of Bar Council of India Social Science Subjects are offered as major and minor subjects. At present university is offering major courses in Economics, Political Science and Sociology. Power Point Presentations are compulsory for each seminar in the respective subject. The University has a well stocked library with more than 22,000 books, journals, e-journals, periodicals, etc. etc. The University has two advanced computer labs. Internet facility is provided through leased line and the entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled. The students are encouraged to have their own lap-tops. The university has a well furnished Moot Court Hall, Conference Hall, Lecture Rooms and Class Rooms equipped with modern teaching aids and equipments. RGNUL is presently located at its headquarters the Mohindra Kothi, one of the heritage buildings of the erstwhile Patiala State. Its permanent campus is coming up in an area of 50 acre on Patiala-Bhadson Road, about 8 kms from Patiala city. As RGNUL is an upcoming National Law University, significant endeavour is made to evolve a pragmatic and participative learning environment promoting creative teaching. Our aim is to provide students with holistic academic and professional environment conducive to grooming prospective professionals in the field of law. The teaching methodology entails both intensive and extensive class room teaching and participative learning. The students are confronted with the real life problems and are trained to acquire analytical and logical skills. Therefore, teaching schedule includes lectures, discussions, case studies, daily seminars and project works, ensuring student participation. The University follows the semester system where social science subjects are taught along with law for the first two years to initiate students towards an interdisciplinary approach to legal education. Internship of the University has been divided into two stages the Initial and the Advanced Internship Programmes. The heritage building with RGNUL has been tastefully furnished to meet all academic and administrative requirements. State-of-the-art sports facilities; hostels; transport; medical and other facilities. New Campus has been aesthetically designed with marvelous architecture and green environment in an area of 50 acres of land at village Sidhuwal near Patiala, as model campus of a National Law University. In academics and in research, RGNUL faculty and students have to their credit quality publications and participations at scores of national and international forums. We have organized number of mega events namely LAWASIA Moot Court Competition; Commonwealth Moot Court Competition; National Seminar on Family Law; and 24th BCI National Moot Court Competition, One Day Workshop on Learning Effective Teaching Skills for the law teachers of the region and Training of Trainers Programme in Humanitarian Law, Five-Day Training Programme on Role of Police and Criminal Justice for Station House Officers (SHOs) of the Punjab Police and Two day International Multidisciplinary Congress on Political Science and Good Governance. The University is going to admit new batch of graduation and post-graduation courses in law in the forthcoming session through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) to be conducted at the national level. The registration for research degree (Ph.D.) in Law and Ph.D. in Social Sciences with Law are under process. The University has established Centre for Advanced Study in Criminal Law (CASCL); Centre for Consumer Protection Law and Advocacy (CCPLA); Centre for Advanced Studies in International Humanitarian Law (CASH); School of Agricultural Law and Economics (SALE); RGNUL Institute for Competitive Exams (RICE); Directorate of Distance Education (DODE); and Bureau of Information for Studies Abroad (BISA). The University is member of various national and international professional organizations and is also in the process of obtaining membership of some other. Prominent among these are: All India Federation of Tax Practitioners, Asian Law Institute (ASLI), Association of Indian universities (AIU), Commonwealth legal Education Association (ASIA), Consumer guidance Society of India, DELNET (development library Network), Forum of south Asian clinical law teachers, IASLIC (Indian association of special library and information center), Indian Academy of Social Sciences (ISSA), Indian commerce Association, Indian Economic Association, Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Indian law Institute (ILI), Indian society of International law (ISIL), Indian society of criminology, Institute of constitutional and Parliamentary studies (ICPS), International association of law schools (IALS), International association of law libraries, International law students Association, Legal Information Institute of India (LII of India) RGNUL is an autonomous body, governed by its own Statutory Councils. Website:http://rgnul.ac.in Government Medical College and Rajindra Hospital, Patiala The college was started by the PEPSU Government in October, 1953. It consists of an administrative block and self contained blocks for the basic clinical departments Rajindra Hospital, Patiala with 900 beds was attached to the college in early 1954. The hospital is equipped with all the latest apparatus and instruments to make it fit for imparting clinical teaching to the students. A Tuberculosis and chest Diseases hospital with a capacity of 161 beds and a primary health centres at Bhadson, Kauli and Tripuri are attached with the college for teaching purposes. The college is famous in India as GOMCO is affiliated to Baba Farid University at Health Sciences, Faridkot(Punjab) for MBBS, BDS and various other courses. There are four hostels, two for girls and two for boys. In addition to this, there is one hostel in the Rajindra Hospital for doctors/interns.house surgeons. Website:http://gomco.org . Government Mohindra College, Patiala This college was established in 1875 by Maharaja Mohindra Singh. Its building is a wonderful peace of architecture. It was the only degree college between Delhi and Lahore and it was affiliated to Calcutta University and It attracted students from all over the country. One of the premier institutes of Patiala in the disciplines of Humanities and Sciences. Government Bikram College of Commerce, Patiala One of the very few colleges exclusively dedicated to imparting education in commerce stream. B.Com. and M.Com. Courses are conducted here. Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala This is a premier institute for sports facilities which is under the control of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. Players are groomed here for the top sports competitions of the world. World class sports infrastructure is available here for many games. Website:www.nsnis.org Multani Mal Modi College, Patiala This is a Degree College that imparts professional degree courses to the students. Yadavindra Public School, Patiala Yadavindra Public School of Patiala is a symbol of Patiala's dignity and heritage. It has completed 50 years of its establishment. The school was founded with inspiration from Lahore's Echison (Chief) College. It is situated in Yadavindra Sports Stadium, one of the most beautiful buildings on the mall. It is located three km from Patiala Railway Station and Bus Terminus. The school aims at all round development of the boys and girls. 10 years of general education are followed by 2 years of preparation leading to Engineering, Medicine, Commerce and institutes of high learning. It has extensive play grounds, well equipped laboratories and well stocked library Website:www.ypspatiala.org Government College Of Physical Education, Patiala B.P.Ed and M.P.Ed. Courses are run in the college. The college is exclusively dedicated to develop talent in the trainers of sportspersons Government College Of Education, Patiala One of the very few B.Ed /M.Ed. colleges exclusively dedicated to the training and teaching of teachers. Other Important Colleges Khalsa College, Patiala Govt. College for Women, Patiala Govt. Ayurvedic College, Patiala Govt. College, Dera Bassi Govt. Ripudaman College, Nabha Public College, Samana etc.
	Eating Places in Patiala: Gopal Sweets Gopal's has a humble origin in the enterprising thought of S.Hargopal Singh when he opened the first outlet at Fountain chowk Patiala. Over the years the sweetness and aroma of the Gopal's spread in Patiala and the region around.Over the ever increasing patronage of Patialavis the second outlet was opened at the Leela Bhawan. And adding to the chain a third outlet has been opened at Urban Estate. Sahni Bakery Sahni Bakery is the oldest and considered the best bakery in town. It has three stores at Patiala. The oldest is at Lahori Gate Patiala. Amongst the others are at Guru Nanak Nagar, Tripuri and at Bhupindra road 22 no. Railway Crossing. The 22no. Railway Crossing shop also serves as a restaurant famous for its food. Jaggi Sweets Jaggi sweets are manufacturers, retailers and exporters of Sweets, Namkeens and other related products since the year 1955. With the rich experience of their three generations, they offer the cleanest and best quality products produced using the most modern technology to suits the contemporary taste. Jaggi sweets now sells some 90 kind of sweet prepreations and also indulges in making of sugar free sweets.It has two outlets at Patiala. The older one is at Adalat bazar and the new one has been opened at Bhupindra Road 22 no. Railway Crossing. Cafe Coffee Day Cafe Coffee Day is India's favourite coffee shop, for the young and the young at heart. We're part of India's largest coffee conglomerate, the Amalgamated Bean Coffee Trading Company.In Patiala there are few outlets of cafe coffee day. Amongst them are the one at New Leela Bhawan Market, at Bhupindra Road,in Omaxe Mall and at Urban Estate Phase-II. Dominos Domino's Pizza India over the period since 1996, has remained focused on delivering great tasting Pizzas and sides, superior quality, exceptional customer service and value for money offerings. Domino's Pizza has few outlets at Patiala. The one at New Leela Bhawan market and a recent branch has been opened at Urban Estate. Mcdonalds McDonald's is the world's leading food service retailer with more than 33,000 restaurants in 118 countries serving more than 67 million customers each day. At Patiala too it has its outlet inside Omaxe Mall Patiala. KFC Harland Sanders founded Kentucky Fried Chicken Company is said to have a perfect blend of 11 Herbs and Spices.KFC has 223 restaurants across 35 cities in India and will have 500 restaurants across 75 cities by 2015.Patiala too has a KFC outlet at New Leela Bhawan market.                              Places for Entertainment: Maharani Club The House of Patiala was well known for its patronage of the royal game of cricket. The rulers themselves were outstanding cricketers and great lovers of the game. They brought Patiala on the world map of cricket and developed it to be nursery of keen and energetic cricketers. It was Maharaja Rajindra Singh who was a pioneer among the Indian princes to take the game in the right earnest. Although only 14 years of age the young Maharaja showed great zeal and aptitude for the game of cricket. The Maharaja and his young brother, Raja Ranbir Singh use to take up there positions as to rival captions on the joyous field, eager to inflict defeat on the other. The ground on which Maharaja Rajindra Singh used to play matches was very close to the Rajindra Palace. After the completion of the Cricket Pavillion, Maharaja Rajindra Singh, established a regular club of Cricket and named it ‘PATIALA CRICKET CLUB’. The activities of the cricket club were looked after by Col. K.M.Mistri and other prominent coaches. In 1920, more sports were added in the club activities. In 1923, the Cricket Club’s name was changed into R.G.C.C. (Rajindra Gymkhana Cricket Club). During Maharaja Bhupindra Singh’s reign many foreign teams visited India and the ruler saw to it that they played a match in Baradari Grounds. It was only in this magnificent ground that many of the visiting foreign teams met their waterloo. He was also acclaimed as British Empire’s leading cricketer in 1911. After the creation of PEPSU in 1956, when Maharaja Yadavindra Singh was made the Raj Parmukh of PEPSU, this building was converted into Rajindra Gymkhana & Mahindra Club under the stewardship of Royal family of Patiala, which is still carried on. The games like table tennis, badminton, swimming pool is available for the members of the club. Omaxe Mall Omaxe mall Patiala house various entertainment packages for public. The Jammin area has bumper cars, games stations, superbike racing, air hockey attracting kids as well as for adults. The SRS Cinemas has four screens offering movie watching.The Horror House and 5D movies are also famous.                                         Sporting Venues: NSNIS ,Patiala Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala India which is also Asia's largest Sports Institute is housed in the palatial monumental building and sprawling lawns built by the erstwhile Maharaja of Patiala whose descendants dedicated this complex for the promotion of sports to the people of India. This Institute is popularly known as the "Mecca" of Indian Sports and has produced Coaches of high caliber and significantly contributed in rendering their expertise and assistance in the preparation of the national teams for various International competitions. Housed in the erstwhile Palace of Maharaja (King) of Patiala (Punjab), National Institute of Sports, which is now the Academic Wing of the Sports Authority of India was established by the Government of India on 7th May, 1961 with the objective of developing sports in the country on Scientific lines and to train the Coaches in different sports disciplines. The Institute was renamed as Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) on 23rd January, 1973. The Institute is housed in an area of 268 acres. The Institute has enormous facilities for academic programmes & sports training and 4 hostels for the comfortable stay of the students, national players and coaches. The Institute is having 115 rooms which houses the office, library, museum, class rooms & staff club. One Guest House with lounge & conference hall is situated in the Institutes green belt. Department of Sports Medicine is providing all medical assistance to the players, students and staff. The sports training facilities are of international standard comprising of Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Indoor Halls, Cycling Velodrome, Squash Courts, Conditioning Units, Hockey Fields (Grass & synthetic), Athletic Track (Cinder & synthetic) & Out Door Courts. For the recovery of players well maintained Sauna Bath, Steam Bath and Hydrotherapy facilities are available. SAI: NSNIS Old Moti Bagh, Patiala-Punjab -INDIA TEL : 0175-2215289, FAX : 0175-2212070 More on NIS Sports Department, Punjabi University, Patiala The department was established as an independent department in the year 2005 to produce good physical education teachers.and to promote research work in the area of physical education. Thrust Area 1. Biomechanics 2. Kinesiology 3. Health & fitness 4. Yoga and naturopathy 5. Anatomy & physiology 6. Sports medicine, physiotherapy & injuries 7. Sports psychology 8. Sports training 9. Health & wellness 10. Sports ergonomics 11. Sports management 12. Anthropometry 13. Sports sociology 14. Research methodology 15. Test and evaluation 16. Statistics in physical education Prof. Gursewak Singh Govt. College of Physical Education Prof. Gursewak Singh Govt. College of Physical Education, Patiala (Pb.) NAAC Accredited B++ is a premier institute of northern India. It is the only govt. college of physical education in Punjab which offers all the courses in physical education. This college started its journey from Mountessary Park Lahore in 1940. To fulfill the requirement of physical education, a six month course was started at Tara Devi. In 1952 the college was shifted to Ropar and finally it was shifted at Patiala in 1958. In the year 2005, college was renamed as Prof. Gursewak Singh Govt. College of Physical Education. Prof. Gursewak Singh was a great sportsperson, eminent educationist and good administrator.  Courses Offered:   1. M.P.Ed. (Two year Course)(After B.P.E four yr course/ B.P.Ed)   2. B.P.Ed (One-Year Course) Old Name D.P.Ed (One-Year Course) (After Graduation)   3. B.P.E (Three-Year Course/ Four-year Course) (After +2)   4. D.P.Ed. (Two year Course) Old Name C.P.Ed two yr course (After +2) Infrastructure: There are more than 25 playgrounds as per NCTE norms, multipurpose gym, fitness centre and special purpose hall along with required equipments, instruments and furniture. The games and sports facilities provided are 400 meter Athletic Track, Badminton, Basket Ball, Fencing, Hand Ball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Kho Kho, Net Ball, Soft Ball and Volley Ball. The indoor facilities are Gymnastics, weight lifting, wrestling, table tennis, yoga, Judo etc.