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Govt funding for Commonwealth Game projects entrusted to DDA |
The Cabinet
Committee on Infrastructure today gave its approval for Government of India's
funding to the tune of Rs.827.85 crore for the development of the Commonwealth
Games Village and for up-gradation of existing sports facilities. The Delhi Development
Authority (DDA) has been entrusted with the development of the Commonwealth Games
Village, competition venues for Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Archery (Preliminary)
and Training venues for Badminton, Squash, Tennis, Swimming, Table Tennis, Gymnastics
(Women's Rhythmic), Lawn Bowls, Archery, Hockey, Athletics, Weightlifting and
Wrestling for the Commonwealth Games. Based on the decisions taken at the meetings
of Groups of Ministers held on 4.1.2006 and on 6.8.2007, it was decided that DDA
would develop the Games Village, competition venues and training facilities. It
was also decided that for its requirement related to venue infrastructure, DDA
shall seek capital grant from the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD), and that
Public-Private-Partnership model at NOIDA Mor near Akshardham Temple. The competition
and training venues are being developed at the Games Village, Siri Fort, Yamuna
and Saket Sports complexes of DDA. |
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