The Chief Minister approved the Construction of Stadiums in Rajgarh, Ladnun, Peepalda, Sultanpur & Chauth’s Barwada | 14 Dec 2022

On December 13, 2022, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved the grant of Rs 1.85 crore as state share for the construction of stadiums in Rajgarh, Ladnun, Peepalda, Sultanpur and Chauth’s Barwada under the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium Scheme.

According to the proposal, Rs. 1 crore for construction of stadium in Rajgarh (Churu), Rs. 25 lakh each for construction of stadium in Ladnun (Nagaur), Peepalda and Sultanpur (Kota) and Rs. 25 lakh for construction of stadium in Chauth’s Barwada (Sawai Madhopur). 10 lakh has been sanctioned for this.
With the construction of the stadium, better sports facilities will be available to the players of the state at the local level for regular practice.
It is noteworthy that in the budget for the year 2021-22, the chief minister had announced the construction of the stadium at the block level under the 'Major Dhyan Chand Scheme'.
Under this scheme, a provision was made to give a contribution equal to the amount received from MP or MLA fund, public representatives, public cooperation, local body or CSR fund for the construction of stadiums at various places.