Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The state government of Gujarat has allocated Rs 1,331 crore to develop Ahmedabad into an Olympic-ready city, supporting India’s ambition to host the 2036 Olympic Games. This funding is part of a broader sports and youth activities budget exceeding Rs 2,000 crore. A significant share of the investment will be directed toward infrastructure development at the SVP Sports Enclave located near the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The initiative also focuses on grassroots sports development through the ‘In-School’ programme, which trains more than 1.29 lakh children across 230 schools. These efforts aim to nurture young athletes and position Gujarat as a major international hub for sporting events and infrastructure.