The State Government is committed to developing Parade Ground for sports activities. The Uttarakhand Sports Minister Dinesh Aggarwal said this after laying the foundation stone for the construction of sports complex here on Tuesday. According to Aggarwal, Rs4.68 crore has been approved for the construction of sports complex on Parade Ground. The fund will be utilised for the construction of 400 metre athletic track, four tennis courts, two basket ball courts and two volley ball courts, cricket pitch and a jogging track. Peyjal Nigam has been given the task of constructing these facilities. The corporation officials have been directed to maintain quality and transparency while completing the work within six months. Aggarwal further said that Pavilion Ground is also being developed and with an estimated Rsfive crore, a swimming pool will be constructed there this year. International Cricket stadium will be constructed at Maharana Pratap Sports College and its construction will begin from November 9 this year. The design of this stadium has been prepared, he added. Players who perform well at international competitions will be awarded by the Government.