Jaipur, July 6 (IANS) The residents of Ajmer have received a significant gift on the birth anniversary of Syama Prasad Mukherjee. On the initiative of Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani, the Ajmer Development Authority (ADA) has approved the proposal to name the multipurpose stadium under construction near Panchsheel Vijayaraje Nagar as the ‘Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium’.

The Speaker had earlier issued the necessary directions to the ADA in this regard.

Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani stated that Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee was a staunch advocate of Indian nationalism, political integrity and national unity. His life was dedicated to the national interest, education, cultural awareness and the vision of a strong and united India. Naming the stadium after him will serve as a fitting tribute to his outstanding contribution to nation-building and will act as a lasting source of inspiration for the younger generation.

He further stated that this modern multipurpose stadium is being constructed at an estimated cost of approximately Rs 12 crore through the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) Fund. The facility is being developed with state-of-the-art sports infrastructure, which will provide athletes with national-level amenities and create better opportunities for sporting talent to flourish.

Describing it as a world-class multipurpose venue for Ajmer, Devnani said that the stadium, with a seating capacity of approximately 80,000 spectators, will emerge as one of the most important sports and public infrastructure projects in Ajmer city. Its development will enable the hosting of national and state-level sports competitions and give a new identity to the Ajmer North region.

He noted that following the development of Patel Maidan under the Smart City project, there was a need for an alternative modern venue in the city for large-scale events. This stadium will fulfil that requirement and provide Ajmer with a world-class multipurpose facility.

Highlighting the significant boost to Ajmer’s event-hosting capacity, Devnani added that, apart from sports competitions, the complex will also facilitate the organised hosting of large-scale social, cultural and public events. This will provide citizens with a valuable public facility and significantly enhance Ajmer’s capacity to host major events.

He emphasised that the state government is consistently working to promote a sports culture and provide modern infrastructure for the youth.

The stadium will open new opportunities for local athletes and offer a strong platform for emerging talent.

Calling it a milestone in Ajmer’s development journey, Devnani further remarked that, to ensure timely and balanced development of Ajmer, basic infrastructure is being rapidly strengthened across all sectors, including education, healthcare, roads, drinking water, sports and civic amenities. This stadium will stand as a significant and historic milestone in the city’s development journey.

–IANS

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