UP Government and IOCL Sign MoU for International Cricket Stadium in Gorakhpur
In February 2026, the Government of Uttar Pradesh(UP) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of a proposed International Cricket Stadium in Gorakhpur, UP.
In February 2026, the Government of Uttar Pradesh(UP) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of a proposed International Cricket Stadium in Gorakhpur, UP.
- The agreement was formalised in the presence of Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister(CM) of UP, in Lucknow, UP.
Project Highlights:
Overview: The project, estimated at Rs.339 crore, includes a 30,000‑seating capacity venue equipped with modern facilities such as pitches, practice areas, floodlights, advanced dressing rooms and media infrastructure under international norms.
Funding Structure: The project has a total oil sector commitment of Rs 100 crore, including Rs 60 crore from IOCL through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds, Rs 30 crore from Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), and Rs 10 crore from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).
Completion Timeline: The project is scheduled for completion by December 2027.
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