17 new mini stadiums to be built in Uttarakhand’s mountainous regions, boosting sports

March 12, 2026

To promote sports in Uttarakhand, the state government has planned to build mini stadiums. A total of 17 new mini stadiums will be built in the mountainous regions. Stadiums are proposed to be built in Nailchami and Ghargaon Danda in Tehri district, Gyaldevi in ​​Pithoragarh, the Government Higher Secondary School in Gram Panchayat Bhankoli in Uttarkashi, the Ekeshwar Block Headquarters in Pauri district, and Dugadda.

11 New Stadiums in Tehri, Uttarkashi, Pithoragarh, and Pauri

Under the Youth Welfare Department, 11 stadiums are proposed for these districts, where facilities will be built to promote sports. Six stadiums are currently under construction.

Construction also underway in Nainital, Champawat, Bageshwar, and Almora

In addition, mini stadiums will be built in Bhimtal in Nainital district, Banbasa in Champawat, Devtoli in Bageshwar, and Chaulchhina in Almora district.

Information on Existing Stadiums in the State

According to Sports Minister Rekha Arya, currently, the state has 30 mini stadiums under the Sports Department and 102 mini stadiums under the Youth Welfare Department.