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India and Commonwealth Games.. will india show its power??

Do you think common wealthgames would make image of India as an upcomming power?

  • Yes

    Votes: 83 34.7%
  • No

    Votes: 53 22.2%
  • Can't say

    Votes: 17 7.1%
  • India already have an image of upcoming power

    Votes: 86 36.0%

  • Total voters
    239
  • Poll closed .
sir pakistanis most of us use to agreee the facts that what india can do or not but most of your indian friends use to agree with reality for example this is a fact that pakistan has better missile system than india im not saying that indian missiles are mediaker but facts should be agreed india is a nice country but most of indians are filled with anti pakistan wellll thanx for your reply and i will be first one to congrats india INSHAHALLAH if they do it succesfully and im sure they will

Let me tell you something...I also play hockey and as you know its our national game (jus lik yours),still my favourite team is Pakistan...just because I feel they play best.and I remembr my cousins supporting Pakistan in this world cup in India against spain in new delhi.This was just to tell you that all Indians are not the same.
We might have people like them present in both side but m sure very few in numbers.thanks for your wishes once again..:tup:
 
Hectic construction activity for Commonwealth Games affecting Delhi's health

New Delhi: With just six months to go for the Commonwealth Games, the World Health Organisation (WHO) feels that the hectic construction activity was affecting the general health of the capital.

"Infrastructure building means dust in the air which is not healthy," a senior official of the WHO said here.

The hectic construction activity also means that a lot of migrant labour comes into the city which eventually stays on as they find employment here. This leads to "crowding".

But, the government never makes any plans for the poor, said A K Sengupta, WHO National Professional officer for sustainable development and healthy environment.

Giving the example of the Asiad 82 Games, he said, even during those games huge slums like the Sanjay Basti had come up in the vicinity of the Games Village.

"A similar situation might be repeated in the Commonwealth Games also," Sengupta said at a function marking the World Health Day, the WHO theme for which is Urban Health this year.

Asked if the WHO was rendering any kind of help to the Delhi Government in making the Games healthier, he said, "we have sent them so many plans. If they ask us again, we will work with them and provide a policy paper on this".

However, he said, "the government is not serious about the health of cities in India".

The official, however, added that the building activity will also in the long run provide succour to the people.

For example, the building of flyovers will eventually mean less consumption of fuel. "These are some of the aspects which have to be taken in to consideration," Sengupta said.

According to rough estimates, he said, the total urban population will reach to 41%from the current 28%.

According to Samlee Plianbangchang, regional director of the WHO-South East Asia Regional Office, urbanisation is one of the major threats to the health in the 21st century.

"Closing the urban equity gap and promoting healthy cities requires urgent actions including the efforts of both rich and poor urban dwellers," he said.

"We know that the Delhi environment is not healthy, but it can be made healthier," he said.

Hectic construction activity for Commonwealth Games affecting Delhi's health - dnaindia.com
 
citizens and comman man of delhi is paying a lot for commonwealth games....

there was news a week ago that govt. of Delhi invested so largely in improving the infrastructure in avery short term that it is now completely out of funds... as a result prices of metro, buses, household things, petrol were increased by levying taxes on them..... comman man is greatly suffering.....

large scale construction on every part of city caused heavy air pollution....
this summer may prove disastrous for delhi .... its already showing its colour
 
citizens and comman man of delhi is paying a lot for commonwealth games....

there was news a week ago that govt. of Delhi invested so largely in improving the infrastructure in avery short term that it is now completely out of funds... as a result prices of metro, buses, household things, petrol were increased by levying taxes on them..... comman man is greatly suffering.....

large scale construction on every part of city caused heavy air pollution....
this summer may prove disastrous for delhi .... its already showing its colour



But we the people will be the biggest beneficiary of this massive infrastructure.

Believe me Delhi is now 5 year ahead.

And yes, nowadays everything is so costly here, but it will be a barrier for the migrants to flock Delhi and settle here. So there will be less burden on infrastructure and amenities.
 
let us see what happens ...hopefully india will show the world what china shows 2 year back
 
But we the people will be the biggest beneficiary of this massive infrastructure.

The benefit of such infrastructure is the thing in question. Sure, the roads, low floor buses will help the common delhiite. But that is just secondary investments made by delhi govt. What about the millions being spent on stadiums which are going to be used just once? what about the 5 star hotels? Will they have occupancy when the games are over?

I found an interesting article on this.
How the Olympics Destroy Cities | | AlterNet
 
^^ yes you are right.... but at least this common wealth will give delhi a lot of development...
 
The benefit of such infrastructure is the thing in question. Sure, the roads, low floor buses will help the common delhiite. But that is just secondary investments made by delhi govt. What about the millions being spent on stadiums which are going to be used just once? what about the 5 star hotels? Will they have occupancy when the games are over?

I found an interesting article on this.
How the Olympics Destroy Cities | | AlterNet


The stadium will provide the much needed or non existant sports infrastacture. For a big country like India building sports infrastcture in its capital is no big expenditure. But it is need of the hour. In future we will get the benefit in the form of Gold Medals in the Olympic etc.

Forget about the Five star hotels even there is huge gap in demand and supply of hotel rooms. So don't worry the privae companies are not fool to build and invest in hotels.

They knoiws their business bete than you and I know about it. Also, no one can question the business sence of Indian Businessmen their success speaks of itself.
 
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^^A general view of the newly built Badminton stadium at The Siri Fort Sports Complex in New Delhi on April 18, 2010, ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2010.
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^^A general view of the newly built Badminton stadium at The Siri Fort Sports Complex in New Delhi on April 18, 2010, ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2010.
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This looks world class !! :cheers:
 
75% rooms for Games completed

Racing against time in its preparation for Commonwealth Games, the Task Force on Monday indicated that 8,227 of the 10,981 rooms or 75% of the rooms were completed even as concern was expressed that compliance certificates for hotels should not be delayed.

According to sources, DDA has already submitted a proposal to the Lieutenant Governor for "temporary certificates'' for the duration of the Games to cut down on the time taken for getting a completion certificate. Hotels and guest houses will, however, have to get fire clearances before they can get the temporary go-ahead to begin operation.

Tourism minister Kumari Selja stressed the need to ensure timely completion of rooms by DDA, Haryana and other land owning agencies. The minister has also asked land owning agencies to take up upgradation and beautification of the surrounding areas and approach roads to the new hotel projects which are coming up.

"At the same time, it is also the prime responsibility of all land owning agencies to grant completion certificate on priority so that hotels which are becoming operational can commence their business as soon as possible, as this will facilitate in obtaining the necessary statutory licences by the hotels,'' the minister said.

The minister also reviewed the upgradation of DDA flats located at Vasant Kunj and Jasola and stressed the need for DDA to adhere to deadlines. ITDC is expected to complete furnishing the flats by August.

As part of its promotional activities, the Games Travel Office set up by the Organising Committee is expected to incorporate information related to accommodation and travel on its website so that the tourists are able to book hotel rooms, guest house accommodation, bed & breakfast units along with the travel related tourism packages on an early basis.

* Beautification and upgradation of areas around Karol Bagh and Paharganj guesthouses by June 30

* Hotels to be operational by July 31

* DDA flats to be completed by August 31

75% rooms for Games completed - Delhi - City - The Times of India
 
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium: Crowning Glory

International consultants from six countries, Rs 500 crore, 443 tonnes of pre-stretched cable equalling to 2,200 km and a membrane roof (partial) of 54,000 sqm (the largest in Asia) — the much-delayed Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is a lesson in dreaming big.

Originally built in 1982, the JN Stadium has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Incessant delays have meant the stadium, which is the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games 2010, will be the last to reach the finishing line, in June 2010. Yet, as the pieces of the stadium come together, it's hard not to be impressed by the end result. Especially the Rs 100-crore cable roof, which promises to make JN Stadium one of the most innovative in India.

BK Chugh, director general (works) of the Central Public Work Department (CPWD), which was hired by the government for the project, says, "Our brief was simple: Upgrade the JN Stadium to international standards."

A senior official adds, "The biggest challenge was to provide a roof to the open stadium, without disturbing the existing structure. In fact, this roof had to be built without any perpendicular support from the inside of the stadium." And so started an extensive makeover which lasted over two years and untold number of manhours, not to mention an escalating budget.

The cable roof has been built with new support extending up to 71 metres into the stands. It's the largest membrane roof in Asia. Made of coated glass fibre, the roof membrane is tough and low maintenance, supported by a cable network that spans 2,200 km, the distance between Delhi and Bangalore. The steel structure alone, which surrounds the stadium in the form of 'V' frames going upto 23 metres in height and X frames upto 43 metres, is made of more than 8,500 tonnes of steel.

"It's a complicated structure, which required expertise from outside as well, especially as we don't have the technology in India," says Chugh.

To help CPWD, consultants from Germany, Switzerland, UK, US, Mexico and Australia were hired, though the actual steel was sourced indigenously.

The rest of the roof structure, however, has been sourced from the US (the membrane), Switzerland (jacks), Germany (cables), UK (roof consultancy) and others while quality assurance and construction guidance was provided by a German firm.

"The roof rests on a network of cables, which in turn rest on the V and X steel frames around the stadium. To ensure that accessibility is easy, 14 approach ramps have been placed along the steel frames, which will not only provide an evacuation time of less than six minutes but also provide access to the PA and lighting system," says Chugh. The roof membrane, which will be levelled as a single surface, will highlight multi-coloured lights to be used during the opening and closing ceremonies.

Built at a cost of Rs 100 crore, the design of the roof is unique to India, say CPWD officials.

"Conceptualisation and planning was the most time-consuming part of the renovation. The actual construction of the roof took us only four months," says Chugh. With a deadline of June 30 for the roof, CPWD officials claim the stadium will be ready by June. Well in time to dazzle athletes, tourists and Delhiites for the coming Games.

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium: Crowning Glory - Delhi - City - The Times of India
 
Indira Gandhi Indoor Gymnastics Stadium

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^^ General view of The Indira Gandhi Indoor Gymnastics Stadium with a seating capacity of 15,000 during a inauguration ceremony ahead of the forthcoming Commonwealth Games 2010 in New Delhi on April 10, 2010. The four-yearly Commonwealth Games, featuring 71 teams from Commonwealth countries, are due to be held in the Indian capital October 3-14.



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^^Indian Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, M.S. Gill (R) and Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit pose in front of The Indira Gandhi Indoor Gymnastics Stadium with a seating capacity of 15,000 during a inauguration ceremony ahead of the forthcoming Commonwealth Games 2010 in New Delhi on April 10, 2010. The four-yearly Commonwealth Games, featuring 71 teams from Commonwealth countries, are due to be held in the Indian capital October 3-14.


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^^Chairman, Commonwealth Games 2010, Suresh Kalmadi (L) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit (C) and Indian Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, M.S. Gill (R) pose with workers in front of The Indira Gandhi Indoor Gymnastics Stadium with a seating capacity of 15,000 during a inauguration ceremony ahead of the forthcoming Commonwealth Games 2010 in New Delhi on April 10, 2010. The four-yearly Commonwealth Games, featuring 71 teams from Commonwealth countries, are due to be held in the Indian capital October 3-14.

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