Bihar Government and BCCI Unite for Moin-ul-Haq Stadium Makeover

The Bihar government plans to partner with the BCCI to redevelop the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium, transforming it into an international sports venue. The initiative, approved by the state cabinet, will include sharing profits from BCCI-organized events for seven years. Additional projects include funding infrastructure developments in Mumbai and several districts.

The Bihar government is set to collaborate with the BCCI for a significant revamp of the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in Patna. This development was confirmed after a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

According to S Siddharth, Additional Chief Secretary, the cabinet approved an MoU with the BCCI, aimed at converting the stadium into a world-class venue complete with state-of-the-art facilities. The project promises to include international-level day-and-night matches and other sporting events, with construction projected to complete in 36 months.

Post-construction, the BCCI will manage the stadium's sporting activities for seven years before profits are shared equally with the Bihar government. Additionally, the cabinet sanctioned Rs 5.92 crore for Bombay Port Trust stamp charges for Bihar Bhavan in Mumbai and allotted Rs 175 crore for building small bridges across several districts.

(With inputs from agencies.)