Ahmedabad Olympics 2036 bid: Government issues evacuation notices to 3 ashrams covering 140 acre
Updated: Apr 19th, 2025
Gujarat is moving full steam ahead in its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games, with major developments underway near Motera in Ahmedabad.
Plans for a state-of-the-art Olympic stadium are taking shape as the government begins acquiring 140 acres of land, issuing notices to three ashrams including Asaram Ashram, Bharatiya Seva Samaj, and Sadashiv Pragya Mandal.
Gujarat government is planning to develop the Sardar Patel Sports Enclave in Ahmedabad, which will house Olympic-level stadiums and infrastructure. Surrounding the sports complex, an Olympic Village and other related facilities will also be developed.
According to the Olympic Master Plan, the state government intends to acquire 650 acres of land across the villages of Motera, Sughad, Bhat, and Koteshwar. Of this:
280 acres will be dedicated to the sports complex, which will include stadiums for various events and practice areas.
240 acres will be allocated to build an Olympic Village for players, coaches, and support staff.
Another 50-acre infrastructure complex will be set up along the Sabarmati Riverfront, including facilities for arrival, departure, and related services.
A three-member committee, consisting of the Amdavad Municipal Commissioner (AMC), AUDA (Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority) CEO, and District Collector, has been formed to determine compensation for the acquired land.
However, in the case of Asaram Ashram, the government is unlikely to offer compensation, alleging that the ashram encroached on government land and constructed unauthorised structures. The Collector has also stated that the land allocated for charitable purposes has been misused for commercial activities, violating the terms of use. As a result, the committee believes no compensation should be given to Asaram Ashram.
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