Kolkata will get a international standard Astro Turf Hockey field at North side of Salt Lake stadium. West Bengal government have taken the initiative to modify the field. West Bengal sports minister Announced the news along with sports administrator Babun Banerjee and Former Olympian Gurbux Singh.
Sports minister Arup Biswas while announcing said,” It a good thing that Kolkata will get world standard stadium. Chief minister has helped us in this initiative. More than 6000 spectators will be able to see matches, from the gallery. It will cost around 20 cr rupees”.