India’s 2036 Olympics Dream: Price Tag Hits ₹64,000 Crore, Report Says

India’s ambitious bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics in Ahmedabad could cost a staggering ₹64,000 crore ($7.7 billion), according to a government-commissioned feasibility study. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushes for India’s “coming of age” moment in global sports, analysts debate whether the economic benefits will justify the massive investment.

Breakdown of Proposed Olympic Costs

India’s eyeing the 2036 Summer Olympics in Ahmedabad, and a new report pegs the cost at up to ₹64,000 crore ($7.7 billion)—a hefty bet on PM Narendra Modi’s vision to put India on the global sports map. Here’s where the cash might go:

1. Infrastructure Push (₹38,500 Crore)

• Narendra Modi Stadium: Talks of juicing it to 150,000 seats—world’s biggest cricket spot going bigger.
• Athletes’ Village: Plans for a sprawling complex near the Sabarmati—thousands of units, exact size TBD.
• New Venues: Aquatic centers, velodromes, and more to dot the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave.

2. Running the Show (₹18,200 Crore)

• Top-tier security with NSG and AI cameras.
• Metro expansions and electric buses to move millions.
• Bollywood-style opening and closing bashes—big, loud, Indian.

3. After the Party (₹7,300 Crore)

• Turning stadiums into public training hubs post-Games.
• Revamping 5 km² around the Enclave—urban facelift with lasting perks.

Comparative Hosting Costs

• Tokyo 2020: $28 billion—pandemic ballooned it.
• Paris 2024: $9 billion—lean and mean.
• Ahmedabad 2036: $7.7 billion—cheaper than most, but still a mountain of rupees.

Funding Model

• 60% Government: Center and Gujarat footing the bulk.
• 25% Big Biz: Reliance, Adani, Tata likely to chip in.
• 15% IOC: Global body’s standard cut.

4 Key Challenges Ahead

• Budget Blowouts: Olympics often double their tab—₹64,000 crore could soar.
• Rain Risk: September-October slot means monsoon mud—tricky for outdoor events.
• Heat Wave: Summer scorch needs $200 million in cooling gear—athletes can’t fry.
• Land Fights: Farmers near Ahmedabad aren’t thrilled—protests are brewing.

Potential Benefits

• Job Boom: 5 million gigs during the build and Games—construction to concessions.
• Tourism Cash: $6 billion haul if visitors flock—hotels, chai stalls, the works.
• Soft Power: First South Asian Olympics—India’s flag flies high.

IOC Evaluation Timeline

• 2025: India locks in its bid—paperwork’s due.
• 2026: IOC scouts roll into Ahmedabad—site check time.
• 2027: Vote-off with Istanbul, Doha, Jakarta—winner takes all.

Expert Takes

• “This is India’s flex—less about medals, more about pride,” says a sports economist.
• “Ahmedabad’s roads choke now—500,000 extra people? Good luck,” warns an urban planner.

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