Rs 3.5 bn for Delhi's infrastructure ahead of Commonwealth games

I think it will be interesting to see how the infrastructure of Delhi is geared up for the Commonwealth games. With our national pride at stake, given the grandeur with which China put up their Olympics, it is an extremely important event for the country and the government seems to have realized this. Here's a small article on Economic Times: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/Rs-35-bn-for-Delhis-infrastructure-ahead-of-Commonwealth-games/articleshow/5153640.cms

We have spoken about political will at many points in the course. A stimulus like the Commonwealth games forces the country to develop infrastructure on a fast-track basis. The SAF Games in Chennai, for instance, triggered rapid infrastructure development. After the games, the residential facilities built for the sportspersons were converted into housing facility for government employees, and the swimming pool, etc. are open to the public for use.

On the one hand, while the government imposes on itself deadlines like Sonia Gandhi's birthday, I think hosting such events of international importance could be a potential area for fast-track world class infrastructure development in urban cities.