The Gujarat government has allocated ₹301 crore for preparations to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, including ₹200 crore towards the host fee, the state Assembly was informed on Thursday.
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, who also holds the Sports and Youth Services portfolio, shared the details in a written reply during Question Hour on the second day of the Gujarat Assembly’s monsoon session.
Congress MLA Amit Chavda had sought details about the government’s preparations and expenditure for the Games.Sanghavi said Gujarat has secured the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and signed the Host Collaboration Agreement (HCA) with the concerned authorities. The state has also paid the stipulated host fee.
₹100 crore allocated for Games
According to the government’s reply, ₹100 crore was allocated under the revenue head during the past year for organising the Games. Another ₹1 crore was provided as a token provision under the capital head.An additional ₹200 crore has been earmarked towards the host fee under the HCA, taking the total allocation to ₹301 crore.
Dedicated organisation formed
The Gujarat government has also formed a dedicated body, the “Amdavad 2030 Commonwealth Games Organisation”, under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The organisation was established through a government resolution issued on August 12, 2026, and has been tasked with planning and managing the Games.Sanghavi said preparations have begun for sporting events, venue management and other arrangements required to host the international multi-sport event.
The state has also started consultations with Commonwealth Sport, the Indian Olympic Association and international sports federations to prepare the infrastructure and operational framework.
Ahmedabad at centre of preparations
Gujarat is scheduled to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad expected to play a central role.The ₹301-crore allocation, payment of the host fee and formation of a dedicated organising body mark the beginning of the state’s formal preparations for the major international sporting event.