Commonwealth Games And Economy

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  Budget 2014: Indian Sports Fraternity Feels Hike in Budget a Tad Too Late

  The Indian sports fraternity felt the athletes training for the Commonwealth Games might have run out of time to make full use of the Rs 100 crore budget hike announced today for their preparations for the July 23 to August 3 event and the subsequent Asian Games.

• CWG may add $5 bn to economy, create 2.5 mn jobs

  The government today said the ongoing Commonwealth Games may add about USD 5 billion to the Indian economy and create about 2.5 million jobs in the next few years. Inviting the business community of Commonwealth nations to invest in India, Minister of State for Agriculture and Consumer Affairs K V Thomas said opportunities for business duri...

• CWG 2010 will result in economic impact of $4,940 million

  Commonwealth Games 2010 is expected to result in an overall economic impact of USD 4,940 million on India's GDP during a period of four years ending 2012 and create an employment opportunity close to 24.7 lakh.

• CWG all set to drain Delhiites' wealth?

  Residents of Delhi will have to pay a huge price for the development work carried out for the Commonwealth Games, claims a study conducted by an NGO.