The 2010 Commonwealth Games will generate 1708 crore rupees, which is 88 crore more than the government has budgeted for the conduct of the multi-discipline event. Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Pratik Prakashbapu Patil said in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that the government has enhanced the budget for the October 3-14 Games from 767 crore to 1620 crore rupees.The Organising Committee has estimated that it would generate revenue of around 1708 crore rupees from international/domestic broadcasting, sponsorship, ticketing, licensed merchandise, donations , the Minister told in his reply to a written question.
News On AIR | December 8, 2009 10:31 PM
2010 Commonwealth Games to generate Rs 1708 crore: Govt