Previous Year Question
Which of the following is India's first DBOT (Design, Build, Operate and Transfer) model outdoor stadium?
A.
The Sports Hub, Thiruvananthapuram
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kochi
C.
Kozhikode Corporation EMS Stadium, Kozhikode
D.
Mahatma Gandhi Stadium, Salem
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
The Sports Hub, Thiruvananthapuram, also known as the Greenfield International Stadium, is India's first DBOT model outdoor stadium. DBOT stands for Design, Build, Operate and Transfer. It is located at Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The Kerala State Planning Board also records the Kariavattom Greenfield Stadium as a project developed on DBOT mode. It was constructed as a major sports infrastructure facility for the 35th National Games.