02-05-2025
Traditional wrestling arenas to get infra boost with Rs4.5cr fund
Kolhapur: A fund of Rs 4.5 crore has been approved under the District Planning and Development Committee (DPDC) for the renovation of traditional and old-age Talims (wrestling arenas) in Kolhapur city.
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At these arenas, young wrestlers get training. The renovation project will boost infrastructures of Motibaug Talim, Shahu Vijayi Gangavesh Talim and other talims. These places will also receive exercise equipment.
Accordingly, under the project, Rs 29.56 lakh was approved for the renovation of Shahu Chhatrapati New Motibaug Talim Mandal. A fund of Rs 2.68 crore was granted for the construction of a hostel, gym, hall and purchasing mats.
Shree Shahu Vijayi Gangavesh Talim has got Rs 31.45 lakh for the renovation and Rs 26.86 lakh was granted for Jai Bhawani Talim (Shahupuri Talim). A budget of Rs 76 lakh was decided for the renovation of Jai Bhawani Talim at Banage in Kagal tehsil of Kolhapur district.
The efforts of then guardian minister Hasan Mushrif and Deepak Kesarkar, state planning commission chairperson Rajesh Kshirsagar and then district collector Rahul Rekhawar were instrumental in sanctioning these funds for these talims.
