Chess Network to scale up activities after Telangana government approves mission

Chess Network to scale up activities after Telangana government approves mission
Chess Network to scale up activities across Telangana after the State government approved its mission to promote chess as a tool for learning and development. The decision gives a major boost to the non-profit organisation’s efforts to take the game to students at the grassroots level.
Under the approved initiative, Chess Network will distribute chess boards to schools, train teachers and students, and organise chess tournaments from the mandal to district level. Officials said the programme aims to improve critical thinking, concentration, and problem-solving skills among children.
The government’s approval allows the organisation to expand its reach to more government schools, especially in rural and underserved areas. Teachers will receive structured training to integrate chess into regular classroom and extracurricular activities.
Representatives of Chess Network said the support from the government will help create a sustainable chess ecosystem in the State. They added that regular competitions will encourage talent identification and provide young players with exposure. Chess Network to scale up activities as part of a broader effort to promote sports and mind games in education. Officials said the initiative aligns with the State’s focus on holistic student development.