Ahmedabad: India is likely to submit a proposal to host the 2036 Olympics before the International Olympic Council (IOC) next year. In the run-up to that bid, planning for the construction of an Olympic village here in the district is underway.

In relation to this, the master planning and vision document for the Olympic village in Ahmedabad is expected to be ready by November 30. The village, to be developed Sughad-Bhat area, will comprise approximately 3,000 houses for athletes and supporting staff, equipped with modern amenities. The masterplan will outline the budget required for this infrastructure development. The tender for the Olympic village is anticipated to be issued in September 2024, and the authorities aim to commence work by October 2024.

Discussing this, Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) CEO DP Desai stated, “By November 30th, a preliminary master planning and vision document is expected to be presented, and further procedures will be carried out under the guidance of the state-level advisory committee, headed by the CM.” DeshGujarat