Gujarat allocates Rs 301 crore for 2030 Commonwealth Games, forms organising company

The Gujarat government has allocated Rs 301 crore for preparations to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, including Rs 200 crore for payment of the host fee, the state assembly was informed on Thursday.

Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, who holds the Sports and Youth Services portfolio, provided the details in a written reply during the Question Hour on the second day of the state assembly's monsoon session. The question was asked by Congress MLA Amit Chavda.

Sanghavi confirmed that Gujarat had been awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.


The state had signed the Host Collaboration Agreement (HCA) for the Games and paid the host fee, he said.

The government has also constituted a company named "Amdavad 2030 Commonwealth Games Organisation" under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, through a resolution dated August 12, 2026, for planning and management of the Games, according to the reply.

Necessary action has also been taken regarding organising the sporting events, management of venues and other arrangements related to the Games, he said.

He said the state government has held consultations with Commonwealth Sport, the Indian Olympic Association and international sports federations regarding preparations for the event.

According to the reply, Rs 100 crore have been allocated in the last one year under the revenue head for organising the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

Another Rs 1 crore have been set aside as a token provision under the capital head for organising the Games, while Rs 200 crore have been allocated for payment of the host fee under the Host Collaboration Agreement.

The total allocation for the Games stands at Rs 301 crore, the reply said.

The Commonwealth Games are scheduled to be hosted by Gujarat in 2030, with Ahmedabad at the centre of the preparations.