Ahmedabad takes a protracted shot — places out advert on Olympics infra

THERE IS no slot in sight for not less than 15 years, and it’s a really lengthy shot. But Ahmedabad, it seems, goes for it.
On Tuesday, town’s improvement authority invited proposals from consultants to evaluate venues and infrastructure to host the Olympic Games.
“…Technically sound and experienced consulting engineering firms for appointment of technical assistance consultant/ agency for assessment of sports and non sports venues and city infrastructure for hosting the Olympic Games,” stated a newspaper commercial issued by Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA).
According to the commercial, the venture can be collectively executed by AUDA, Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Gujarat authorities.

“With the aim of making Ahmedabad an international sports destination that can host events like Olympics, Asiad and Commonwealth Games, the consultants will be asked to identify infrastructural gaps, requirements for international sports events and a way forward,” AUDA chairman and Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner Mukesh Kumar informed The Indian Express.

The tender particulars are additionally listed on the e-procurement web site managed by Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (GNFC), which is promoted by the state authorities. The guide is required to finish a “gap analysis” and submit a report inside three-and-a-half months.
“A pre-bid meeting has been scheduled at the AUDA headquarters for queries, if any. The last date to apply is June 24 and the preliminary and technical stage for opening of bids is June 25,” stated AUDA govt engineer Jatin Kapadiya.
The push comes three months after President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the Narendra Modi Stadium, the world’s largest cricket venue, within the metropolis on February 24. At the time, officers had additionally unveiled plans to construct an unlimited sports activities advanced with Union Home Minister Amit Shah saying it has the potential to host the Olympics.
“The sports complex at Motera of which Narendra Modi stadium is a part and the new sports complex at Naranpura will help Ahmedabad to host any international event like the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games or Olympics,” Shah had stated.
There’s nonetheless fairly some technique to go, although.
After Tokyo this 12 months, host cities have already been lined up for the subsequent three Olympics — Paris in 2024, Los Angeles in 2028 and Brisbane, which is about to be introduced as host of the 2032 Games.
India has twice thrown its hat within the ring — as soon as for the 2024 version after which for the 2032 Games — however couldn’t put collectively a bid.
In March, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had pledged to launch a bid for the 2048 Olympics to mark 100 years of India’s independence. Soon after, the Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra had prompt Ahmedabad, too, may very well be thought-about for the 2036 or 2040 version.

Rebuilt at a price of roughly Rs 800 crore, the 1.13-lakh capability Narendra Modi Stadium is a part of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave that’s unfold over 215 acres. While the stadium additionally homes 55 rooms within the clubhouse, the advanced has a 3D mini theatre, an Olympic-size swimming pool, gymnasium, steam and sauna, and squash courts.
According to sources, the estimated price of the enclave is Rs 4,600 crore whereas the whole venture, together with hospitality and leisure, is slated to price as much as Rs 10,000 crore.