RMC submits ₹100 crore DPR to Centre for multi purpose sports complex

Rajamahendravaram City MLA Adireddi Srinivas announced on Wednesday that the Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation (RMC) had submitted a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to the Centre for establishing a ₹50 crore multi-purpose sports complex in the city under the Khelo India programme.
The announcement was made during the inauguration of the Godavari Pushkaram indoor stadium, which was constructed at a cost of ₹3.41 crore, with ₹1.50 crore funding received from the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP). The civic body expects to generate ₹10 lakh in annual income from the complex.
SAAP Chairman A. Ravi Naidu, MLC Somu Veerraju and RMC Commissioner Ketan Garg joined Mr. Srinivas at the inauguration ceremony. Mr. Naidu claimed that Rajamahendravaram is the second city in Andhra Pradesh to have a rifle shooting facility.
In preparation for the Godavari Pushkarams-2027, Mr. Srinivas said that infrastructure and beautification projects worth ₹100 crore are underway.
Meanwhile at the Adikavi Nannaya University, SAAP Chairman Mr. Ravi Naidu inspected the multi-purpose indoor stadium and swimming pool being constructed under the Khelo India programme. Vice-Chancellor S. Prasanna Sri said that the two facilities are being built at a cost of ₹10 crore, and construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

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