Decision of Cabinet Committee of Infrastructure on 15 Oct 09

Cabinet Committee of Infrastructure

Government Funding for Commonwealth Game Projects

The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure on Thursday 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 (other than residential zone), the Competition Venues at Yamuna and Siri Fort Sports complexes; and for up-gradation, refurbishing of existing sports facilities at Yamuna, Siri fort and Saket Sports Complexes for training 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, Delhi 2010. Based on the decisions taken at the meetings of GoM 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.

Courtesy: Cabinet Committee of India release