Nagpur: The Maharashtra govt has approved a special ₹100 crore fund allocation for the development of the District Sports Complex in Kamptee taluka, paving the way for a major expansion of sports infrastructure in the city. The approval, granted beyond the existing grant limit, aims to transform the facility into a modern sports hub equipped with advanced training and competition facilities.According to a GR released by the state govt, the ambitious redevelopment plan includes several major facilities aimed at supporting athletes across multiple disciplines. The project will include separate 300-bed hostels for boys and girls, providing residential facilities for sportspersons. A G+1 multipurpose indoor hall and fully equipped 20-metre and 50-metre shooting ranges are also part of the plan.The sports complex will be developed with a 400m synthetic athletics track, a hockey astroturf field with player facilities, a synthetic basketball court with fencing, and a dedicated 70m archery range. Infrastructure for traditional and team sports will also be strengthened with two kabaddi grounds, two kho-kho grounds, and one volleyball ground. The project will also include a sprinkler system for the football ground. A unique feature proposed under the project is a mini golf facility on the terrace of the hostel building.The special ₹100 crore grant follows a proposal submitted by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Services before the high-level secretaries committee and the state cabinet. The proposal was cleared by the committee on May 20, while the cabinet granted administrative approval during its meeting on June 25.Under the Maharashtra State Sports Policy and Maharashtra Infrastructure Development Plan, the govt has established grant limits for developing sports complexes across the state. As per the revised norms issued in March 2022, newly approved District Sports Complexes were eligible for a maximum grant of ₹25 crore. However, considering the scale and requirements of the Nagpur project, the state has approved an additional ₹100 crore outside the prescribed grant limit.
