Turf
Kadambur Grama Panchayat Football Turf
1. Project Overview
The Kadambur Grama Panchayat Football Turf is a sports infrastructure project developed at the Mini Stadium in Ward No. 6 of Kadambur Grama Panchayat, Kannur district, Kerala.
The project was planned to provide a modern sports facility for the local community, particularly for football and other recreational activities. The turf project was undertaken under the SAANSAD Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) framework after Kadambur Grama Panchayat was adopted by K. Sudhakaran, Member of Parliament.
2. Location
- Local Body: Kadambur Grama Panchayat
- District: Kannur, Kerala
- Block: Edakkad Block Panchayat
- Village: Kadambur
- Ward: Ward No. 7
- Facility: Kadambur Mini Stadium
Kadambur Grama Panchayat is situated in Kannur Taluk and has 15 wards. The Panchayat covers approximately 7.5 sq. km and had a population of 23,387 according to the 2011 Census
3. Project Background
The turf forms part of the infrastructure-development initiatives undertaken through the SAGY programme.
According to a Mathrubhumi report published on 28 January 2024, the work for the modern sports court/football turf at Kadambur Mini Stadium was formally inaugurated by K. Sudhakaran, MP.
The MP had adopted Kadambur Panchayat under the SAGY programme, and ₹1 crore was allocated to Kadambur Panchayat from the MP's Local Area Development Fund for the 2021–22 financial year under the programme.
4. Construction Cost
The football turf itself was reported to have an estimated construction cost of ₹45 lakh.
This amount was part of the development funding associated with the SAGY initiative.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Project | Football Turf / Sports Court |
| Local Body | Kadambur Grama Panchayat |
| Location | Mini Stadium, Kadambur |
| Ward | 7 |
| Funding framework | SAGY |
| MP | K. Sudhakaran |
| MP-LAD allocation mentioned | ₹1 crore |
| Reported turf construction cost | ₹45 lakh |
| Work inauguration | January 2024 |
5. Sports Facilities
The project is described as an advanced sports court/football turf, intended to provide improved sporting infrastructure within the Panchayat.
The facility is particularly significant because football has a strong presence in Kerala's local sporting culture. A dedicated artificial turf allows local players and young people to have a more suitable space for regular training, recreational matches and organised sporting activities.
6. Community Importance
The turf can serve several groups within Kadambur:
- Local football players
- School and college students
- Youth clubs
- Sports organisations
- Amateur football teams
- Residents interested in recreational sports
- Local tournaments and community sporting events
The facility therefore represents more than just a football ground; it forms part of the Panchayat's community-level sports infrastructure.
7. Relationship with Kadambur Panchayat Development
Kadambur Grama Panchayat has been undertaking various infrastructure and social-development initiatives. The Panchayat's official website describes its broader development objective as creating a self-sufficient rural society through sustainable and integrated development.
The football turf fits within this broader development approach by providing public sports infrastructure alongside other community facilities.
8. Administrative Context
Kadambur Grama Panchayat is an official local self-government institution under Kerala's Local Self Government system. It comes under Edakkad Block Panchayat and Kannur district-level local government administration.
The Panchayat has 15 wards, and Ward 7 is the location identified in the report for the Mini Stadium where the football turf was constructed.
9. Project Timeline
2021–22:
Funding of ₹1 crore was allocated to Kadambur Panchayat through the MP's Local Area Development Fund in connection with the SAGY initiative.
28 January 2024:
The construction work for the modern sports court/football turf at Kadambur Mini Stadium was formally inaugurated.
Reported project cost:
₹45 lakh for construction of the football turf.
10. Current Status
The available report confirms the commencement of construction in January 2024. It is now being Open for the fellow Sports People for 500/- per hour rate.
11. Summary
The Kadambur Grama Panchayat Football Turf is a community sports-infrastructure project located at the Kadambur Mini Stadium in Ward 7. It was developed through the SAGY initiative, following the adoption of Kadambur Panchayat by MP K. Sudhakaran. The turf construction was reported to cost approximately ₹45 lakh, with the work inaugurated in January 2024.
The project is intended to improve access to organised football and recreational sports facilities for people in Kadambur and surrounding areas, particularly young people and local sports groups.
