Kanpur, Feb. 14 -- A witness to the genius of Jasu Patel, Gundappa Viswanath, Mohd Azharuddin, Sachin Tendulkar and others, the iconic Green Park stadium in Kanpur is set for a Rs.350-crore structural overhaul, backed by a fresh Rs.45-crore infusion from the state government.

The latest budget allocation aims to kickstart a three-phase redevelopment plan designed to fix dilapidated stands and an archaic drainage system.

The project aims to push the spectator capacity to 35,041 while adding luxury corporate boxes and a media centre that meets modern standards. The first phase of the work involves pulling down the old C-Stall and the B-General stand. With the initial Rs.45-50 crore, the authorities will build a new players' pavilion and a...