SAI signs MoU with Maharashtra for National Centre of Sports Excellence in Kandivali, Mumbai
On 6 October 2024, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the Sports Authority of India's MoU with the Maharashtra Government for a National Centre of Sports Excellence on 37 acres in Kandivali was announced, signed in the presence of Piyush Goyal.
Summary
On 6 October 2024, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the Sports Ministry announced that the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has signed an MoU with the Government of Maharashtra, in the presence of Union Minister Piyush Goyal, to develop a National Centre of Sports Excellence in Kandivali, Mumbai. Following a Maharashtra cabinet decision of 30 September 2024, the 37-acre land parcel has been leased to SAI for 30 years at Re 1 per annum. SAI plans to run the centre and a regional administrative centre with jurisdiction over Maharashtra, Goa, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
Key facts
- Announced
- 6 Oct 2024, Mumbai
- Parties
- SAI and Government of Maharashtra
- Site
- Kandivali, Mumbai - 37 acres
- Lease
- 30 years at Re 1 per annum
- Jurisdiction
- Maharashtra, Goa, DNH and DD
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where will SAI develop the National Centre of Sports Excellence under its MoU with the Maharashtra Government announced on 6 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Kandivali, Mumbai
PIB (6 Oct 2024): SAI signed an MoU with the Government of Maharashtra to develop a National Centre of Sports Excellence at Kandivali, Mumbai.
On what terms has the 37-acre Kandivali land been leased to the Sports Authority of India?
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Correct answer: B — 30 years at Re 1 per annum
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the 37-acre land parcel has been leased for 30 years at the rate of Re. 1 per annum to SAI.
SAI's regional administrative centre at Kandivali will have jurisdiction over:
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra, Goa, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
PIB (6 Oct 2024): SAI plans to operate its National Centre of Excellence and regional administrative centre with jurisdiction across Maharashtra, Goa and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.