Overview

• The Union Cabinet approved submitting India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
• The decision authorizes signing the Host Collaboration Agreement and a contingent grant-in-aid for the Gujarat government if the bid succeeds.
• The proposal originated with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, making the federal government the bid's formal backer.
• Officials cite Ahmedabad's existing infrastructure, highlighting Narendra Modi Stadium, which staged the 2023 Cricket World Cup Final.
• Government projections say the Games would bring delegations from 72 countries and boost tourism, jobs, and professional opportunities across multiple sectors.