This Article is From Sep 21, 2009

Govt committed to ensuring grand success of C'wealth Games: CM

New Delhi: The government is committed to ensuring grand success of the next year's Commonwealth Games which would enhance the image of the capital, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said here on Monday.

The Chief Minister, who visited Talkatora and Shivaji Stadiums along with senior officers to review the preparedness there, said all the stadiums and games venues would be upgraded well before the commencement of the sporting event.

Talkatora stadium which is the venue for boxing and swimming is being upgraded and refurbished by NDMC at a cost of Rs 150 crores.

"This is going to be a disabled-friendly and environment-friendly venue. It would have state-of-the-art infrastructure and finish. Construction is going on in full swing and the work would be completed in December," Dikshit said.

The Chief Minister was also apprised of the various features of the Shivaji Stadium which is being re-developed at a cost of Rs 100 crore for Hockey venue.
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