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Hans India
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
CM seeks Central aid to build sports ecosystem
New Delhi: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday met with Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya urging the Central government to provide multi-faceted support for building a world-class sports ecosystem in the state. This meeting, held on the second day of the Chief Minister's visit to Delhi, focused on key infrastructure and training initiatives. The Chief Minister specifically requested the Union Minister's backing for establishing a world-class badminton training center and a National Water Sports Training Hub in Amaravati. He highlighted the significant potential for developing water sports training facilities along the Krishna River. The Chief Minister drew Mandaviya's attention to the fact that the State government had submitted several proposals concerning sports infrastructure and developmental projects. As part of his wish list, Naidu proposed the establishment of National Centres of Excellence at Nagarjuna University and in Kakinada. He emphasised the need for timely completion of ongoing infrastructure projects under the Khelo India scheme in Tirupati, Rajamahendravaram, Kakinada, and Narasaraopet. In terms of funding, the Chief Minister sought Rs 27 crore for upgrading the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Vijayawada, Rs 170 crore for developing a multi-sports complex at the BR Stadium in Guntur, and an additional Rs 341 crore for overall sports development across various regions of the state. To hone talents at the grassroots level, Naidu pressed for the sanctioning of additional Khelo India Centres at the district level. He proposed that the Centre consider establishing a Sports Authority of India (SAI) training center in Tirupati, strategically located in the Rayalaseema region. The Chief Minister informed Minister Mandaviya that the Andhra Pradesh Sports Policy 2024-29 outlines significant steps taken by the state to develop a holistic sports ecosystem. He expressed gratitude to Minister Mandaviya for considering Andhra Pradesh as the host for the Khelo India Martial Arts Games 2025.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Andhra CM meets Mandaviya, seeks ₹563 crore to boost sports infra in state, ET Infra
Advt Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday, seeking ₹538 crore for establishing stadiums and ₹25 crore for hosting the Khelo India Martial Arts Games this who heads the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), a key NDA ally, also sought early completion of infrastructure projects under Khelo India in Tirupati, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, and to an official statement, Naidu highlighted efforts to develop a sports ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh as part of its 2024-29 sports policy and sought greater central also demanded the establishment of an international-standard badminton training centre and a national aquatic sports training hub in Amaravati, while proposing water sports training centres along the Krishna river state has submitted proposals for National Centres of Excellence at Nagarjuna University and Kakinada, the statement requested ₹27 crore for upgrading Vijayawada's Indira Gandhi Stadium, ₹170 crore for a multi-sport complex at BR Stadium in Guntur, and ₹341 crore for sports infrastructure development across the further sought sanctioning of additional Khelo India centres in districts for identifying sports talent, and establishment of a Sports Authority of India (SAI) training centre in Tirupati and the Rayalaseema thanked Mandaviya for allotting the Khelo India Martial Arts Games 2025 to Andhra Pradesh and assured that the events would be hosted at top venues in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and other Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu was also present during the is scheduled to meet Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on the second day of his visit to the national capital.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu meets Mandaviya, seeks Rs 563 cr to boost sports infra in state
New Delhi, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya here on Wednesday, and sought Rs 538 crore for establishing stadiums and Rs 25 crore for organising the Khelo India Martial Arts Games this year. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief -- a key NDA ally -- also sought early completion of infrastructure development projects under Khelo India in Tirupati, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, and Narasaraopeta. Naidu highlighted steps taken by the state government to develop a sports ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh as part of the 2024-29 sports policy and sought greater support from the Centre. The chief minister demanded that establishment of an international-standard badminton training centre and a national aquatic sports training hub in Amaravati. He explained the vast opportunities for setting up water sports training centres along the Krishna river banks, according to an official statement. The CM revealed that the state government has already submitted various proposals for sports infrastructure development. These include proposals for establishing National Centres of Excellence at Nagarjuna University and in Kakinada. Live Events Naidu requested Rs 27 crore for developing Vijayawada's Indira Gandhi Stadium, Rs 170 crore to set up a multi-sport complex at BR Stadium in Guntur, and Rs 341 crore for sports development across various parts of the state. He suggested sanctioning additional Khelo India centres in districts to identify talented sportspersons and requested consideration for establishing a Sports Authority of India training centre in Tirupati, Rayalaseema region. The Chief Minister thanked Union Minister Mandaviya for the opportunity to host the Khelo India Martial Arts Games 2025 in Andhra Pradesh. He assured that these events will be conducted at the best sports venues in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and other cities. Union aviation minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu was also present in the meeting. The Andhra CM is scheduled to meet Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on the second day of his visit to the national capital.
