7.96 acres of land allotted to Chhattisgarh State Cricket Association
Cabinet relaxes rules on CM Sai’s special initiative to promote cricket talent
Raipur, July 30, 2025: In a major push to boost cricket infrastructure and nurture emerging talent in the state, the Chhattisgarh Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, has approved the allotment of 7.96 acres of land in Nava Raipur’s Sector-3 (Village Parsada) to the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Association for establishing a state-of-the-art cricket academy.
As per government spending rules, direct land allotment to non-profit organisations is generally not permitted. However, in this special case, the government has decided to relax the norms, paving the way for the academy’s establishment in the larger interest of budding cricketers in the state.
Notably, the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Association has been a full-time member of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) since 2016. The Nava Raipur Development Authority has earmarked a total of 7.96 acres for this purpose.
Chhattisgarh is seen as a land of immense cricketing potential, with several players already making a mark at the national level. While the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Nava Raipur currently hosts matches, there has long been a felt need for a dedicated academy offering international-standard training facilities.
The establishment of this cricket academy will not only provide top-tier coaching and infrastructure to talented youth but will also strengthen Chhattisgarh’s position on the national and international cricket map. The state government’s move is expected to open new doors of opportunity for aspiring cricketers and carve out a strong identity for Chhattisgarh in the sporting world.
