Sports Infrastructure

Sports Infrastructure

Background
Rapid urbanization, changing lifestyles, and increased dependence on digital media have led to a declination in outdoor physical activities. This has adversely affected the physical and mental health of citizens, particularly children and youth. In this context, the development of football and other sports grounds has become essential to promote an active, healthy, and socially inclusive society.

Objectives of Developing Sports Grounds
● To provide accessible, safe, and well-planned sports infrastructure for citizens
● To encourage participation in outdoor sports, especially among children and youth
● To promote a healthy, active, and disciplined lifestyle
● To foster and strengthen sports culture at the local level

Benefits of Developing Sports Grounds
1. Improvement in Physical and Mental Health
● Promotes regular physical activity and overall fitness
● Helps reduce stress, anxiety, and lifestyle-related health issues

2. Holistic Development of Children and Youth
● Develops discipline, teamwork, leadership, and decision-making skills
● Diverts youth from excessive screen time and negative influences

3. Social Integration and Community Development
● Encourages interaction among different age groups and communities
● Strengthens social harmony and community bonding

4. Prevention of Anti-Social Activities
● Provides constructive engagement for youth during leisure time
● Helps reduce the tendency towards crime and anti-social behaviour

5. Development of Sports Talent
● Facilitates identification and nurturing of local sporting talent
● Creates pathways for participation at district, state, and national levels

6. Employment and Economic Opportunities
● Generates employment for coaches, trainers, ground staff, and management personnel
● Sports events and tournaments contribute to the local economy

7. Environmental and Urban Improvement
● Increases open and green spaces within urban areas
● Enhances environmental balance and improves the overall urban landscape

Alignment with Government Initiatives
The development of sports grounds is aligned with national initiatives such as Fit India Movement, Khelo
India, and broader objectives of sustainable urban development, prioritizing public welfare and healthy
living.

Conclusion
The development of football and other sports grounds is a vital public initiative that contributes to a
healthy society, empowered youth, social cohesion, and sustainable urban development.

Development of Multi Utility Games Arena in PMRDA reserve plot at sector 3 &12.

Scope of Work

  • Football Ground
  • Cricket Turf
  • Squash Court
  • Parking Facilities
  • Pavalion/Seating arrangment
  • Garden/ landscaping

Work Details

  • Administrative Approval Cost – Rs.19.69 Cr
  • Technical Sanction Approval Cost – Rs.19.23 Cr
  • Tender cost 15.68 Cr
  • Letter of Acceptance – 16/2/2024
  • Date of Work Order – 27/02/2024
  • Project Management Consulatant – Acotech Consultant Pvt Ltd
  • Contractor Name – M/S B.K. Khose

Current Status :

● Sector – 3
1. RCC works of the Utility Building, Seating Arena, and Squash Court Room are completed.
2. Football Ground Turf Laying work is completed.
3. Internal road and parking structure works are completed.
4. Seating Arena steel structure work is completed.
5. Compound wall & Underground water work is completed.
6. Finishing works of all RCC elements & Paving block work are in progress.
7. Overall physical progress of the work is 90%.

● Sector – 12
1. Retaining wall work has been completed.
2. Football Ground work has been completed up to perforated pipe laying.
3. RCC works of the Utility Building and Seating Arena are in progress.
4. Underground Water (UG) work is in progress.
5. Overall physical progress of the work is 60%.