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Bidari approves plans for various sports facilities at Div Sports Complex



Sports Reporter

NAGPUR, March 5

GIVING a major push to the infrastructure development and expansion of Divisional Sports Complex, Divisional Commissioner and Vice-Chairman of Divisional Sports Complex Executive Committee Vijayalakshmi Bidari on Tuesday approved the plan of various sports and commercial facilities of international standards to be set up at the sports complex situated at Mankapur. 

During a meeting, Bidari instructed the concerned officials to implement the tender process as soon as the plan gets administrative approval from the High Authority Committee.

During the meeting, Collector Dr Vipin Itankar; Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officer Saumya Sharma; Public Works Department Superintending Engineer JH Bhanuse; Member Secretary and Deputy Director of Sports and Youth Services Shekhar Patil; Education Officer (Secondary) JA Wakodkar; District Sports Officer Pallavi Dhatrak; Project management consultant and business consultant were present.

In a major financial boost to sports infrastructure development in the city, Maharashtra Government had approved a whopping Rs 746.99 crore for the renovation and expansion of the complex.

With the instructions and guidance of Deputy Chief Minister and Chairman of the Divisional Sports Complex Executive Committee, Devendra Fadnavis, a plan has been prepared regarding various sports and commercial facilities at the complex. 

According to a release, about 20 to 25 sports facilities including renovation of existing facilities, sports club, accommodation for athletes, sports science centre, sports convention centre, courses affiliated with national and international universities has been proposed.

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