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Gujarat earmarks Rs 301 crore for 2030 Commonwealth Games, pays Rs 200 crore host fee
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 09:19 PM
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The Gujarat state government has set aside Rs 301 crore for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, including a Rs 200 crore host‑fee already paid to the Games Federation.
Gujarat announced a financial package of Rs 301 crore to support the upcoming 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking a significant commitment from the state toward the multi‑sport event.
The allocation includes a Rs 200 crore host‑fee that has already been transferred to the Commonwealth Games Federation, fulfilling the primary payment required for securing the hosting rights.
State officials said the remaining funds will be directed toward infrastructure, logistics and other preparatory activities needed to ensure the games are conducted smoothly in India.
The move underscores Gujarat's ambition to showcase its capability to host large‑scale international sporting events and to boost regional development through the Games.
The allocation includes a Rs 200 crore host‑fee that has already been transferred to the Commonwealth Games Federation, fulfilling the primary payment required for securing the hosting rights.
State officials said the remaining funds will be directed toward infrastructure, logistics and other preparatory activities needed to ensure the games are conducted smoothly in India.
The move underscores Gujarat's ambition to showcase its capability to host large‑scale international sporting events and to boost regional development through the Games.