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Chhattisgarh govt plans to establish cricket academy in Nava Raipur

According to an official statement, direct land allotment to non-profit organisations is generally not permitted; however, the government has decided to relax the norms in this case

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The Chhattisgarh State Cricket Association has been a full-time member of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) since 2016. (Photo: Shutterstock)

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The Chhattisgarh government is planning to establish a state-of-the-art cricket academy in Nava Raipur, the upcoming new capital of the state, in a bid to boost cricket infrastructure and nurture talent. 
 
The proposal was approved by the state cabinet last week, in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. 7.96 acres of land in Nava Raipur’s Sector 3 will be allotted to the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Association for the academy. The total project cost has not been announced yet.  
 
According to an official