Delhi a better place to stay after CWG: Reports

New Delhi : A recent study conducted by FICCI on Commonwealth Games revealed that Delhiites seem to be now wishing to see a successful Commonwealth Games to restore the prestige of the nation.

The mood on the eve of the Games is finally turning positive and there is general acknowledgement that the Games will catalyse the development of sports infrastructure in the country, create job opportunities and boost economic growth.

These are some of the key findings of a FICCI CWG Survey conducted this month with the support of Global Business Operations, Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi.

The Survey drew responses from 321 people in Delhi-NCR region, of which 65% were aged between 17-25 years and 35% were working professionals comprising doctors, professors, State and Central Government employees, investors, businessmen and managers.

The survey findings are noteworthy as construction activities, incessant rains, outbreak of dengue, malaria and conjunctivitis and security concerns had raised question marks over India?s capabilities and preparedness for hosting this international event.

69 per cent of the respondents believe that Commonwealth Games has catalyzed the development of Sports Infrastructure in Delhi which otherwise would not have happened.

61per cent of respondents are confident that CWG will lead to the creation of job opportunities in the country.

There is a confidence among people for economic growth post CWG as most of the working professionals believe that industries like hospitality, tourism, sports goods manufacturers, infrastructure will get a boost as a result of CWG.

Most of the respondents are of opinion that CWG 2010 will make a positive contribution to economic growth in long run.

74 per cent people expect Delhi to be a better place to live after the CWG, 2010.

Almost 50 per cent of the people said that they would go out and watch the Games.

However, there was a discernible discontent towards marketing of the events as just 31 per cent of people are optimistic that CWG will improve India?s positioning as an International Investment Hub, will act as a catalyst in marketing BRAND INDIA as a destination with world Class Sports Infrastructure and have a potential to boost the economic growth of the country.