(a) whether the Government has a proposal for the construction of various Venues and Games Villages in Delhi for the Commonwealth Games 2010;
(b) whether the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has been entrusted the task of constructing such Games Villages and Sports Venues;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) the estimated expenditure likely to be incurred on their construction; and
(e) the steps taken in this regard by the DDA?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) STATISTICS & PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION, YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS AND OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) No, Sir.
(c) Does not arise.
(d) The estimates for construction have not been drawn as this would depend on decision on venues and on Games Villages.
(e) DDA had engaged M/s Event Knowledge Services for venue appraisal. DDA has also submitted options for construction of Games Village along with proposals for upgradation of its sports infrastructure for conducting some of the events.