The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has given a financial grant of ₹100 crore to the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) to build India's second-largest stadium in Jaipur. "Historic day for cricket in Rajasthan -- went to JDA for getting the lease deed and possession letter from JDC Gaurav Goyal for the land for India's second largest cricket stadium proposed at Jaipur. Historic day for cricket in Rajasthan- went to JDA for getting the lease deed and possession letter from JDC Gaurav Goyal for the land for India’s second largest cricket stadium proposed at Jaipur. pic.twitter.com/Lhj92xIusR — Vaibhav Gehlot (@VaibhavGehlot80) July 2, 2021The sources of the amount are -- ₹100 crore loan from the Bank, a ₹100 crore infrastructure grant from BCCI, and ₹90 crore from RCS funds/ sale of boxes and premium seats/sponsorship. The stadium is the biggest cricket stadium in the world as it has a total capacity of 1,32,000 and all the facilities have been taken care of.

Source: Mint July 03, 2021 13:18 UTC