Key Decisions Taken to Expand Sports Facilities, Improve Infrastructure and Develop New Revenue Sources
Digvijay Stadium Management Committee Meeting Held Under Collector Jitendra Yadav’s Chairmanship
Published on: August 17, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
A meeting of the Digvijay Stadium Management Committee was held today at the Stadium Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Collector and Chairman of the Digvijay Stadium Committee, Jitendra Yadav.
The meeting discussed in detail the better management of Digvijay Stadium, expansion of sports facilities, infrastructure development, development of new sources of revenue and further improvement of facilities for players.
The Collector said Digvijay Stadium should be developed not merely as a venue for sporting events but as a comprehensive sports complex equipped with all necessary facilities. He said special attention should be given to organising existing sports activities, introducing new sports, creating a better training environment for players and increasing the stadium’s sources of revenue.
The Collector said Rajnandgaon has talented players and coaches in various sports. Their experience can be utilised to conduct regular activities for different sports at the stadium. Children from rural areas should also be connected with training camps and encouraged towards sports.
Special Focus on Improving Weightlifting Facilities
The Collector specifically directed officials to improve the weightlifting area. He said players from Rajnandgaon have achieved notable accomplishments at national and international levels.
He directed that the weightlifting area be given a modern and attractive appearance and that better training facilities be provided to players. Necessary funds should be made available and the work should be completed on priority, he said.
New Revenue Sources to Be Explored
To increase the stadium’s revenue, the Collector directed officials to examine the possibilities of advertising and other commercial activities.
He said the possibility of generating revenue through advertising structures at prominent locations within the stadium and areas connected to the highway should be examined.
He also directed that a system be prepared for regular review and increase of shop rents so that the income of the Stadium Committee can increase continuously.
The meeting also considered improving the condition and facilities of the shops, increasing their rents and introducing a system of regular annual rent increases in the future.
Modern Toilets and Better Maintenance
The Collector directed that toilets in the stadium premises be constructed with modern facilities and according to improved standards.
He said construction alone does not complete the arrangement and that regular cleanliness and maintenance are equally necessary. He directed that a system for regular cleaning and maintenance be ensured along with the construction of the toilets.
The Collector also said complete details of income and expenditure should be presented regularly during committee meetings. This would increase transparency in the functioning of the committee and strengthen public confidence.
He further stated that the stadium’s property and spaces should be used strictly in accordance with prescribed rules and statutory provisions. Officials were directed to review the necessary documents with the concerned institutions and take action as per the rules.
Generator Repair and Stadium Lighting
Expenditure incurred on construction works approved during the previous meeting was also approved.
A proposal for repairing the 500 KVA generator located on the stadium premises was approved.
It was also decided to replace the lights installed on all four towers of the ground. A proposal to use the lights removed from the stadium at the Hockey Stadium was also approved.
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The Public Works Department was directed to take necessary action for installing sheds and solar panels in the main gallery of the stadium and for constructing dressing rooms.
The meeting also discussed providing better food and refreshment facilities for players and visitors within the stadium premises.
Agreement on Proposed Ranji Trophy Matches
The meeting agreed to the proposal submitted by the State Cricket Association regarding the proposed Ranji Trophy matches to be held in October and January.
It was decided to prepare the stadium ground and necessary arrangements according to the prescribed standards by September. This would enable the BCCI delegation visiting for inspection in September to be apprised of the facilities required for organising Ranji Trophy matches.
Discussion on Promotion of New Sports
The committee also discussed ways to promote new sports at the stadium.
Possibilities of developing facilities for sports such as bowling were considered. Suggestions were also made to promote coaching activities for various sports and organise regular training camps by utilising the services of local coaches.
A review was also conducted of the spaces available within the stadium premises and the areas being used by various institutions.
Public representatives and committee members present at the meeting offered various suggestions regarding the development of the stadium.
Those present on the occasion included Khujji MLA Bholaram Sahu, Dongargarh MLA Smt. Harshita Baghel, Mayor and Vice-Chairman of the Digvijay Stadium Committee Madhusudan Yadav, Zila Panchayat President Smt. Kiran Vaishnav, MLA Representative Santosh Agrawal, Secretary Ramesh Patel, Qutubuddin Solanki, Ramesh Dakliya, MP Representative Harish Sharma, Municipal Commissioner G.R. Markam, Rajnandgaon SDM Gautam Patil and Joint Secretary Yogesh Bagdi.
