BCCI Donates 2.25 Crores to Constitution Club of India for Purchase of Gym Equipment
The Constitution Club of India was established in 1947 with the objective of fostering social contacts among members of the Indian Constituent Assembly.
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Recently, it has been found out that the BCCI has decided to donate Rs 2.25 crores towards the purchase of gym equipment for the Constitution Club of India (CCI). The club which is situated in Delhi, is used by present and past parliamentarians as a platform for interaction.
During the Apex Council meeting that took place on December 21, 2022, BCCI secretary Jay Shah informed the members about the Constitution Club of India's request for funds for the purchase of gym equipment. The members of the council discussed the matter and eventually, decided to donate 2.25 crore to CCI. Happy Birthday Venkatesh Prasad ! BCCI Wishes Former Indian Cricketer As He Turns 54
The Constitution Club of India was established in 1947. The club was formed with the objective of fostering social contacts among members of the Indian Constituent Assembly. However, CCI was formally inaugurated in 1965 by Shri Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. Currently, Om Birla, who is the speaker of Lok Sabha, is the president of the CCI. Rajiv Shukla, BCCI vice-president serves as the sports secretary of the club.
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