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Lok Sabha
The Centre has been informed by the State Government of Assam that the 33rd National Games are likely to be held at a later date due to non-completion of infrastructure, including Games Village.
The Centre had approved assistance of Rs.3.91 crores and released advance grant of Rs.11 lakhs for a Sports Complex at Guwahati where the National Games are proposed to be held from 12th to 23rd November, 2005. In addition, out of an estimated cost of Rs.139.45 crores for infrastructure development, the Government of India has released Rs.119.11 crores through DONER and Planning Commission. Besides Rs.5 crores has been sanctioned to the State Government for conduct and purchase of equipments.
The Government of Assam has so far released Rs.54.68 crores for preparation and conduct of the National Games as against the total requirement of Rs.251.40 crores.
This information was given by Shri Prithviraj Chavan,Minister of State in the Prime Minister's office in written reply to a query in the Lok Sabha today.
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