India, Feb. 11 -- The Public Works Department (PWD) has initiated the first phase for the long-pending Delhi Sports University project at Ghevra village in northwest Delhi, marking a formal start to construction nearly five years after the proposal was first mooted.

According to officials, the initial work involves clearing grass, removal of rubbish and surface excavation within the campus site. The estimated cost of this work is Rs.33.48 lakh, with a completion period of 60 days. The work is to be executed entirely within the premises of the proposed university campus at Ghevra village.

Officials familiar with the project said the current exercise constitutes preparatory ground work ahead of larger civil construction work.

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