2 Are we (the residents of Delhi-NCR) prepared to host the biggest sporting event in the history of the country? Here is a quick CWG 2010 dossier LET’S BE A CHEERFUL & RESPONSIBLE HOST!! An Initiative by ‘Hain Tayyar Hum!’ team

3 The Commonwealth Games 2010 – An Introduction  The Commonwealth Games 2010 (CWG) will be held in Delhi between 3 rd October and 14 th October 2010  The 2010 CWG would be India's biggest sporting event since the 1982 Asian Games  India is expecting about ~2 million tourists in New Delhi for the Games, as well as about 7,000 athletes, from 71 teams representing Commonwealth member states and territories  The opening ceremony of CWG will take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. Venues (Click here for the map)Click here  Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi for Athletics, lawn bowls, weightlifting  Dhyan Chand National Stadium – Hockey  Indira Gandhi Arena – Archery, cycling, gymnastics, wrestling  Delhi University sports complex – Rugby sevens  Thyagaraj Stadium – Netball  Siri Fort Sports Complex – Badminton, Squash  Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range – Shooting  Talkatora Stadium – Boxing  SPM Swimming Pool Complex – Aquatics  RK Khanna Tennis Complex – Tennis  Yamuna Sports Complex – Table tennis

4 What can we do?  Awareness  Cleanliness  Traffic Awareness Cleanliness Traffic National Pride Commonwealth Games Delhi, 2010 What is at stake?  National Pride

5 Awareness - beyond corruption, benefits of being a host In terms of importance in the World sports the Commonwealth games are second to the Olympics The benefits: Short term (fresh cash flows from the visitors expected to come to Delhi and India) Long term international goodwill creation of Infrastructure - Delhi metro, new stadiums, flyovers, hotels, and many more job creation and social cohesion creation of world-class sports infrastructure and mind set helps India to strengthen its position as favorite travel destination Corruption Unaccounted financial costs Residents facing traffic issues PROS CONS This event would be the turning point to transforming the emerging economy into a preferred destination for foreign investment Success of CWG in India, defines its ambition of being an emerging super economy. It would test India’s solidarity, capability of exhibiting superior hospitality skills, efficiency and all the factors necessary to being an effective host.

6 Cleanliness – making it a habit rather than compulsion Don’t throw the trash anywhere on the roads or other public places Avoid spitting & passing urine at public places or roadside Don't allow water to stagnate as it will provide a breeding place for mosquitoes Carry a small bag with you to take care of your litter – you can then empty the bag at home OR a designated garbage can Take an initiative to keep your surroundings clean Support the authorities in their cleanliness drive – help them in keeping stray animals in check No spitting & passing urine on road CWG has started to create a drive to keep the city clean and to develop civic sense

7 ActionSome points to rememberBenefits or Impact Follow Special Directions & Traffic Rules  Be aware of the special traffic rules during the games traffic rules  Respect the diversions during the games  Drive in your lanes – strictly  Heavy Jam –have patience, enjoy the good stuff on FM  Give space to pedestrians & cyclists  Pedestrians & cyclists – please move in your designated space  PLEASE give way to ambulance, PCR vans & fire brigade  Smooth traffic  Traffic police will be on their toes – follow rules, save money & time Use more of Public Transport and Car Pools  Metro now operational with connectivity to maximum parts of Delhi- the convenient and the quickest way to commute in Delhi  Car pools – a win-win game  New environment friendly & comfortable DTC buses  Auto-rickshaws in Delhi run strictly on meter tariff now  Ease of use  Economical  More environment friendly  Helps socialize Traffic- Help authorities to manage traffic well Avoid CWG lanes and the CWG routes unless absolutely necessary; of course it is great to go and watch the matches

8 National Pride of World’s Largest Democracy is on Stake Delhi has improved its infrastructure such as world class Metro network, new stadiums, highways, flyovers, hotels, restaurants and many more Despite the constant terror threats and doubts on India’s capabilities – we will provide a world-class environment for the games Delhi – time to prove a global city to Expected 2,000,000 visitors Boost to the Emerging Super Economy Stature We will prove that we are a safe & secure place to be at In 2008 by hosting the Olympics, China proved to the whole world that they are amongst the best in the world The CWG 2010 put India’s stature of an emerging global super power to test Have faith and contribute to make it a memorable SUCCESS, despite any and every bottleneck

9 Appendices Delhi Map with CWG Venues Traffic Rules & Diversions Trivia

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11 Traffic Diversions & Special Routes During CWG CWG 2010 Lanes – the right broad blue bands bearing the CWG logo on the key movement areas will be reserved for CWG traffic – motorists are advised not to drive on these lanes The CWG lane becomes operational after September 20 and the motorists violating it will be fined Rs 2,000 and their vehicles could be impounded During CWG there will be numerous diversions in and around Central Delhi. Please join Delhi Police ‘SMS traffic alert service’ on traffic jams and diversion updates. To join the service SMS "Join DTP" to All major Delhi markets expected to be closed during the opening and closing days of the Commonwealth Games Khan Market, Chandni Chowk, Sarojini Nagar, Connaught Place, Greater Kailash, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, Rajouri Garden, To manage traffic and resources - closing ceremony day October 14 (Thursday) is likely to be declared a Government holiday in Delhi-NCR

12 Trivia First ever Green Commonwealth Games - Delhi 2010 will be the first ever Green Games and will set green standards for other multi-sports events. Largest Commonwealth Games in the history - around 7000 athletes and team officials from 71 nations and territories will be participating in CWG 2010 Even Pakistan will be sending ~125 athletes In preparation for an influx of English-speaking tourists for the Games, the Delhi government is implemented programs to teach English, and the necessary skills for serving tourists, to key workers – such as cab drivers, security workers, waiters, porters, and service staff. In addition to Delhi, the Government plans to expand the program to teach people in local tourist destinations in other parts of India

13 Interested in watching the Commonwealth Games Please visit Tickets CWG for the venues, tickets, prices & outletsTickets CWG Some of the retail outlets are: – Various call centers and important Metro stations of Delhi – Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Outlets – Major Central Bank of India BranchesCentral Bank of India Branches – Hero Honda Retail Outlets Hero Honda Retail Outlets Price of Commonwealth games tickets 2010 is as low as Rs 50

14 Thanks for your time! We plan to conduct a series of events and activities to spread awareness and help the organisers in CWG preparations. If you want to join the team, share your ideas or support in any capacity, please contact: The current team includes: Mahaveer Bisht Minu Mittal Laxman Bisht Neha Agarwal Girija Anshuman Chawla Ishwinder Kaur Yuvraj Kapoor Ruchi Dhona……and the list is increasing as you read. We invite you to join the mission. For latest updates join: Hain Tayyar Hum! (Facebook Community)Hain Tayyar Hum! Our sincere gratitude for your concern in the cause. Regards, Hain Tayyar Hum! Team Mahaveer Singh BishtMinu Mittal Mobile: ;