Sun Feb 09 14:33:42 UTC 2025: **Kollam to Get Major Sports Infrastructure Boost, Tourism Development**

KOLLAM, Kerala, February 9, 2025 – Kerala Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal announced significant investments in Kollam’s sports infrastructure and tourism sector. Speaking at the inauguration of a new pavilion at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium on Saturday, the Minister detailed plans to upgrade the stadium with a synthetic track and floodlights. Construction of the state’s largest indoor stadium is also underway in the district.

These projects are part of a larger initiative to comprehensively develop Kollam, with funding allocated in the state budget. Further investments will focus on tourism, including nightlife improvements, beach development, and the construction of a new museum. The new pavilion, costing ₹1 crore from the Corporation’s annual plan, represents a significant step in these improvements. The event was attended by Kollam Corporation Mayor Prasanna Earnest, MLA M. Naushad, District Collector N. Devidas, and district sports council president X. Earnest.

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