LUCKNOW, July 18 -- : The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday issued directives to complete within three months the renovation of the badminton hall and basketball court at KD Singh 'Babu' Stadium, along with the construction of a gym and a new basketball court at Chowk Stadium.

Badminton activities at KD Singh 'Babu' Stadium have remained suspended since the first week of last month after all three courts were found to be damaged.

According to an official communique, the government has already granted administrative and financial approval of Rs.1.85 crore for renovating the badminton hall at the stadium. The work includes civil repairs, electrical fittings and plumbing.

For Chowk Stadium, the government has sanctioned administrative an...