CM Naveen Patnaik to lay foundation stone for Barabati Stadium Renovation Project virtually today
Cuttack: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will lay foundation stone for the Barabati Stadium Renovation Project virtually today. The CM will also inaugurate an integrated sports complex and 41 cricket academies in 30 district of the State.
It is worth mentioning here that the State government has finalised plans for the transformation of the Barabati stadium with 60,000 seating capacity. The stadium will be developed into World-class sports campus with best facilities for cricketers and other sports disciplines. This project will be taken up under the 5T transformation initiative of the State Government.
To add colour to event, the State government along with the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) is organizing a cultural programme at the iconic stadium.
Reportedly, Bollywood well-known pop singer Neha Kakkar along with her team is all set to enthrall over 20,000 people at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack today.
According to sources, three types of passes will be provided for the event. However, general public will also have free entry into the mega event. Seating arrangements have been made for them in Gallery No. 1, 2 and 5 of the Barabati Stadium.
At the same time, Commissionerate Police informed that a traffic advisory will be issued soon. The visitors will have to park their vehicles at the lower Bali Yatra ground. A total of 14 platoons of police force are to be deployed for security during the event. A quick response team will be deployed.
Reportedly, some senior officials of BCCI and international cricket stars likely to be part of the event.
Ms Kalinga