Archive · 25 May 2025
Puducherry Mini Stadium Nears Completion After Delays
A new sports stadium is almost finished in Puducherry!
It's being built where the old Anna Thidal used to be, with a lot of sports areas like a football field and running track.
The project started a few years ago, but took longer than expected and cost more money.
The original company working on it was replaced by another one.
The stadium is nearly done with electrical work on shops and should be ready for everyone to use soon.
It will have space for many people to watch games!
A mini sports stadium in Puducherry is nearing completion.
The project, part of the Smart Cities Mission, began in June 2021 and is expected to be inaugurated in June.
The stadium includes a football ground, running track, and other sports facilities.
The initial contractor was terminated due to delays, and NBCC (India) Ltd. took over the remaining work.
The project's estimated cost increased from ₹9.66 crore to ₹17.58 crore.
- Who
- The mini stadium is being built in Puducherry, with the remaining work completed by NBCC (India) Ltd.
- What
- A mini sports stadium is nearing completion.
- When
- Construction began in June 2021, with an expected opening in June.
- Where
- The stadium is located in the Boulevard area of Puducherry.
- Why
- The stadium is a part of the Smart Cities Mission to improve public amenities.
- Project
- Mini Sports Stadium
- Location
- Puducherry, Boulevard
- Original Start Date
- June 2021
- Expected Inauguration
- June
- Original Estimated Cost
- ₹9.66 crore
- Revised Estimated Cost
- ₹17.58 crore
- Facilities
- Football ground, running track, pétanque court, gymnasium, play area, tennis court, volleyball court, shops, gallery
- Capacity
- 4,500 visitors