Overview
- Sports Ministry sources say existing structures at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium would be dismantled to create a multi-discipline hub with athlete lodging.
- All offices on the campus — including NADA, NDTL, the Sports Authority of India headquarters and other government units — would be relocated once work begins.
- International models in Doha and Australia are being assessed, with study visits reported and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently touring facilities in Qatar.
- The redevelopment aligns with India’s ambitions to host major events, including a 2036 Olympic bid and a proposal for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
- The 60,000-seat venue saw new investments for the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships even as officials argue much of the 102-acre site is underused.