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Initially
the game of Cricket was controlled by the former Orissa
Athletic Association. The Orissa Cricket Association was
formed in the year 1961, which was registered under the
Society Registration Act 1860. So also the Constitution
of the Association was framed. Subsequently the
constitution was amended in July 2002 keeping in view of
the present need. The Orissa Cricket has its Head
Quarter at Cuttack Babarabti Stadium Complex. It got its
affiliation under the Board of Control for Cricket in
India during the year 1960-61 Vide Regd. No BCCI/346/44.
The Orissa Cricket Association is functioning as a State
level Association as per the provisions of its
constitution vested with power to control the game of
Cricket through out the State of Orissa and to do all
such acts as deemed necessary to attend to the Aim &
Objects of the Association.
It
has got its General Assembly composed of representative
of all affiliated organizations (such as District units,
Clubs, Colleges, Schools and the Government / Other
agencies). Then comes Executive Council consists of
elected office bearers, member representatives of the
affiliated units. Secretary being the Executive Head
with three Jt. Secretaries and one Treasurer. Besides
there are 217 numbers of Associate members (without
voting rights). The Association has got 148 State Pannel
Umpires and 1 BCCI Panel Umpire.
After
construction of the four-root lane, transport ha become
easier between the twin city Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.
From Hotel to the playground it takes hardly 25 minutes.
Besides Star Hotel facility, All India Air link &
Rail transport facility are available.
The
sole aim and object of the Association is to develop the
game of Cricket & Cricketing affairs in the State.
It conduct Coaching Camps, Inter-District tournaments
for all age groups, School Tournaments as a routine
feature. It aims to trace out hidden talent from the
grass root, depute players to National Cricket
Association, Bangalore, Zonal Cricket Association,
Kolkata for sepcialised training. Association releases
Grants to all its units for Cricket Play and its
development. By its sincere effort and earnest endeavour
try to see that Orissa Cricketers of different age
groups find place in National & international level.
OCA Achievements...
Under
infrastructure development, 15 RCC Roof Store / Garage
have been built. To facilitate illumination of
Floodlight poles special designed trollys have been
designed to transport the DG Set to the pole as per the
need. Construction of AC Chamber for VIP Guest in the
Administrative Block. Well-decorated Press Box
(Centrally AC). Dinning hall for press / media with
attached toilet. Amendment of OCA Constitution after 50
years of its operation. Construction of few staff
quarters. Release of increase grants to all affiliated
units.
OCA Future Plan
Infrastructure
development of Gallery / Pavilion / Press Box to
increase seating capacity.
Construction
Swimming Pool
Construction
of Indoor Hall
The
above projects to be taken up phase wise in two years
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