New Delhi, Aug 25 — Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to enrol 750 new lifetime members of the iconic Roshanara Club, a scheme that will remain open between August 28 and October 27, an official said on Tuesday.
The new membership drive is part of Lieutenant Governor's emphasis on making sports and recreational facilities more accessible to the people of Delhi as part of efforts to promote 'Ease of Living', encourage an active lifestyle and enhance the quality of life of residents.
Under the lifetime membership scheme, 400 memberships are being offered entry to the Club under the non-government category at a membership charge of Rs 12.50 lakh plus GST, while 350 memberships are being offered under the Government/PSU category at Rs 4 lakh plus GST.
Registration for the membership scheme will open on August 28 at 12 a.m. and remain open till October 27 at 11.59 p.m.
Interested applicants can register and complete the payment process through the DDA Roshanara Club Membership registration portal:https://online.dda.org.in/golfcourse/RoshanaraClub/Roshanara ClubHome.aspx
Spread over 22 acres of green surroundings, DDA Roshanara Club has a unique sporting legacy.
The Club is associated with the early history of Indian cricket and is recognised as the birthplace of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Over a century old, the Club was officially taken over by the DDA on September 29, 2023.
Through this membership drive, the DDA is providing sports and heritage enthusiasts an opportunity to become part of an enduring legacy, a club that has witnessed history, nurtured sporting excellence and continues to reflect Delhi's vibrant and evolving cultural fabric.
The lifetime membership offers members access to a world-class sports, fitness, recreational and social environment, including outdoor and indoor sports, fitness and wellness activities, swimming, recreational games, dining and social spaces.
It also supports better utilisation of the Club's extensive sports and recreational infrastructure.
The Club offers a wide range of sports, fitness and recreational facilities. These include a main cricket pitch and practice pitches, tennis, squash, basketball, badminton, table tennis, pickleball, swimming pool, toddler's pool, multi-gym and fitness centre, as well as yoga and yoga classes.
At present, DDA operates 18 sports complexes, four mini-sports complexes and three public golf courses across Delhi.