Gorakhpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday announced a world-class sports complex in Gorakhpur while laying the foundation for the 46-acre international cricket stadium, which is being built at a cost of nearly Rs 393 crore at Tal Nador.
Sports Complex Details
The proposed sports complex will be developed on 60 acres adjacent to the international cricket stadium, which will have a seating capacity of 30,000 spectators. Yogi said the sports complex would include facilities for major indoor games along with outdoor sports infrastructure, including hockey.
CM's Address
Addressing the gathering, the chief minister said his government has made Uttar Pradesh “mafia-free, riot-free, curfew-free and free from hooliganism”, adding that development naturally creates employment opportunities. He urged people to remain cautious of those trying to divide society based on caste, language and region. “Whenever such people came to power, they promoted lawlessness, disorder and anarchy, and worked for the benefit of their own families instead of public welfare,” Yogi said.
Double-Engine Government's Focus
He added that the double-engine government is focused on welfare and the generation of employment for youth. The chief minister said the project would strengthen sports culture in eastern Uttar Pradesh while boosting hospitality, retail and jobs in the region.
“Five years ago, this area was barren and encroached upon. Today, the land is being transformed into a platform for shaping the future of youth,” he said. He also said a veterinary college was being established nearby and highlighted the government’s push for sports infrastructure, including playgrounds, mini stadiums, sports colleges and the sports university in Meerut.
Employment for Sportspersons
He added that more than 534 medal-winning sportspersons had already been given government jobs, while recruitment for another 500 players was underway.
