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Thyagraj Stadium, built by Delhi Government ahead of the Commonwealth Games, earned the unique distinction of being the first green stadium in the country. Spread over an area of 16,000 square metres, the Thyagaraj Stadium near INA market in South Delhi was built with green building technologies and eco-friendly material. The stadium was equipped with a gas panel for energy supply. Currently, solar energy is being used for lighting purposes. The stadium features effective water management systems such as rainwater harvesting and sewage treatment with two lakh litres a day capacity. The multi-purpose air-conditioned Indoor stadium has a seating capacity of 5,823. The stadium was built at a cost of Rs 297 crore. Source: economictimes.indiatimes This footage is part of the broadcast stock foo