PM Modi lays foundation stone of International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on sarurday laid the foundation stone for an International Cricket Stadium in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi. The modern international cricket stadium will be developed in Ganjari, Rajatalab, Varanasi at a cost of about Rs 450 crores and spread across an area of more than 30 acres.
Stalwarts of cricket Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, and Vengsarkar marked their presence in the foundation stone-laying ceremony. The key figures from the cricket board BCCI, President Roger Binny, Vice President Rajiv Shukla, and Secretary Jay Shah were also present.
In his address to the people of Varansi, Prime Minister said that the design of the International stadium dedicated to Lord Mahadev has instilled a feeling of pride among the citizens of Kashi. He said that the stadium would witness great cricket matches while the young athletes would get an opportunity to train at a stadium with international standards. “This will greatly benefit the citizens of Kashi”, he added.
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The Prime Minister said that through cricket, the world is getting linked with India and many new countries are playing cricket leading to a greater number of matches. He said that this international stadium will cater to the rising demand for stadiums in the coming years. The Prime Minister also thanked the BCCI for their contribution.
PM Modi acknowledged the presence of sporting potential in every village, city nook and corner of the country and emphasized the need to find them and develop their skills. “Youth coming from small towns and villages have become the pride of the nation today”, Shri Modi said as he stressed creating more and more opportunities for them.
He gave the example of Khelo India where local talent is identified and the Government strives to turn them into international-level athletes. Acknowledging the presence of stalwarts from the sporting fraternity on the occasion, the Prime Minister thanked them for their affection towards Kashi.