PRAYAGRAJ, Feb. 4 -- The Prayagraj region is set to receive a major boost in inclusive sports infrastructure as two of its largest sporting facilities, Madan Mohan Malaviya Stadium and the Amitabh Bachchan Sports Complex, are being upgraded to become fully accessible for differently-abled athletes under the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign).

Under the Accessible India Campaign, launched by the department of empowerment of persons with disabilities to create a barrier-free environment for divyangjan, a total of over Rs.4.1 crore will be spent on the mission, with more than Rs.1.98 crore allocated for upgrading Madan Mohan Malaviya Stadium and Rs.2.14 crore earmarked for the Amitabh Bachchan Sports Complex, district offici...