The Concept and Theme for the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games Delhi, 2010 has been finalised. The Theme and Concept for the closing Ceremony is in advanced stage of finalisation. This was stated by the Minister of State of Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Pratik Prakashbapu Patil in the Lok Sabha today , in a written reply to a question by Shri Vilas Muttemwar.
The Minister further informed the House that the operation details are being developed by the Organising Committee of CWG-Delhi,2010.Rs.84.00 crores approximately has been earmarked for the two Ceremonies in the budget of the Organising Committee, CWG-Delhi, 2010. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) have advised that the programme for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies needs to be finalised early. The Opening Ceremony is scheduled to be held on 3rd October 2010 and the Closing Ceremony on 14th October 2010. The programmes will be ready in time, the Minister added |
