Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Odisha CM Hints at Barabati Stadium Expansion
The Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, said that the state government is thinking about making Barabati Stadium in Cuttack bigger.
The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has asked for this because they want more people to be able to watch games there.
The stadium currently holds 45,000 people.
The government will decide soon if they will allow the expansion.
The Chief Minister also thanked everyone who helped make a recent cricket match run smoothly.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi hints at considering a proposal for expanding Barabati Stadium's capacity.
The proposal for expansion and modernization was submitted by the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA).
Barabati Stadium currently has a seating capacity of 45,000 spectators.
The state government is expected to make a decision on the proposal soon.
The CM thanked OCA officials, district administration, police, and other departments for the smooth organization of a recent cricket match.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Odisha Cricket Association (OCA)
- What
- Proposal for expansion and modernization of Barabati Stadium
- When
- Decision pending, to be made soon
- Where
- Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, Odisha
- Why
- To increase the stadium's capacity and modernize facilities
- Stadium Name
- Barabati Stadium
- Location
- Cuttack, Odisha
- Current Capacity
- 45,000 spectators
- Proposal Submitted By
- Odisha Cricket Association (OCA)
- Decision Pending
- State Government