TNN, Jan 20, 2011, 10.36pm IST
DHARWAD: Tourism minister G Janaradhana Reddy has promised to sanction funds for the construction of a stadium of international standards in Hubli-Dharwad, provided the local administration spared 25 acres of land.
Inaugurating the indoor stadium here on Thursday, Reddy said he would make budgetary provisions for the construction of a stadium at Navanagar as demanded by the locals. His promise came after MP Pralhad Joshi raised the issue.
Reddy called upon the youth to make proper utilization of facilities available to excel in sports. He said a state-of-the-art stadium of international standards is coming up at Bellary at a cost of Rs 120 crore under PPP model. Similar efforts can also be thought of in Hubli-Dharwad, he said. District minister Jagadish Shettar and Joshi were present.
Earlier, DC Darpan Jain explained the facilities available at the indoor stadium and appealed to the minister to provide an annual grant of Rs 25 lakh for the maintenance of the stadium.
Reddy also inaugurated the beautified Sadanakeri Lake built under Baaro Saadanakerige Project.
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