Why we need more facilities like Delhi’s Siri Fort Sports Complex | The Indian Express

Why we need more facilities like Delhi’s Siri Fort Sports Complex | The Indian Express

Written by Isher Judge Ahluwalia, Ayush Khare |Updated: August 28, 2019 7:25:48 am

The writer is chairperson of Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) and former chairperson of the high-powered expert committee on urban infrastructure and services.

Ayush Khare is a research assistant at ICRIER.

Why we need more facilities like Delhi’s Siri Fort Sports Complex

The Siri Fort complex seems to be meeting a crucial need of the residents of South Delhi for a place to walk, play, swim and to engage with each other. It is well maintained, well managed and has succeeded in creating a sense of pride in those who use it regularly.

There are 14 sports complexes offering facilities for more than 30 sports which were established by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in Delhi over the years. (C R Sasikumar)

Six years ago, one of us wrote about the Siri Fort Sports Complex in Delhi and the difference it was making to the quality of life of people residing in the city. We decided to revisit the complex to see how it has changed over the years and how it has coped with the fast growing demand for the facilities it offers. Our findings are very encouraging.