Bhubaneswar, March 4 -- Master plan for the construction of block-level stadiums will be taken up for the development of the grassroots sports ecosystem in Odisha, Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said.

A review meeting of the Sports and Youth Services Department held under the chairmanship of the Sports Minister here on Monday decided to focus on the master plan for construction of stadiums at the block level in the state.

The state government had already allocated Rs 4,124 crore for the construction of block-level stadiums across Odisha.

The initiative aims to nurture sporting talent in every village and block, ensuring a strong foundation for the state's sports ecosystem.

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