Mann Ki Baat : Open synthetic track, astroturf football field to be built in Ladakh, says PM Modi

PM Modi further said that such infrastructure will also bring great opportunities in the field of sports, tourism and employment in Ladakh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation in this year's first Mann Ki Baat, announced that an open synthetic track and astroturf football stadium will be built in Ladakh. The stadium will be built at a height of more than 10,000 feet and its construction will be completed soon.

"Ladakh will soon be blessed with an impressive Open Synthetic Track and Astro-Turf Football Stadium. This stadium is being built at a height of more than 10,000 feet and its construction is going to be completed soon. This will be the largest open stadium in Ladakh where 30,000 spectators can sit together", said PM Modi in his address to the nation.

Friends, today I want to share with you one such information about Ladakh which you will definitely be proud to know about. Ladakh will soon be blessed with an impressive Open Synthetic Track and Astro Turf Football Stadium: PM @narendramodi #MannKiBaat #PMOnAIR @IndiaSports pic.twitter.com/t1iHdTq1Ro

— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) January 30, 2022

The football stadium will have a synthetic track with 8 lanes and there will also be a hostel facility with one thousand beds. The stadium is FIFA certified as well.