The land of three ashrams, including rape-convict Asaram's ashram in Motera, is set to be acquired for the development of the Sardar Patel Sports Enclave, Olympic Village, and other sports facilities. The facilities will span approximately 650 acres near the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, sources close to the development told TOI.Three ashrams to be relocated According to top sources, Sant Shree Asaram Ashram, Bhartiya Seva Samaj, and Sadashiv Pragya Mandal are expected to be shifted. The process of acquiring these land parcels and providing alternative sites to the three trusts is in progress. A three-member committee, comprising the Ahmedabad municipal commissioner, Ahmedabad district collector, and AUDA CEO, has initiated the land acquisition process, a TOI report stated. With regards to the Sant Shree Asaram Ashram, Bhartiya Seva Samaj, and Sadashiv Pragya Mandal, the collector's office will complete pending proceedings in accordance with the law. The Land Parcel Finalisation Committee will decide on providing alternative land or compensation for constructions. Sadashiv Pragya Mandal has requested to retain structures at their current locations. The master plan may accommodate this, subject to cooperation in handing over other land parcels, top sources said.Residential areas included in the plan Residential localities near the stadium, such as Shivnagar and Vanzara Vaas, are also part of the master plan. On February 20, 2025, a committee led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel decided that the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) would relocate the occupants. The Ahmedabad Collector's office has been assigned the task of acquiring the land.Master plan details AUDA sources confirmed that international consultancy agency Populous is preparing the master plan for the Sardar Patel Sports Enclave and Olympic Village. The plan includes 600 acres in Bhat, Motera, Koteshwar, and Sughad, along with 50 acres on the Sabarmati Riverfront, totaling 650 acres. The enclave will be built on 280 acres near the Narendra Modi Stadium, with 50 acres allocated on the riverfront. The Olympic Village will span 240 acres in Bhat and Sughad, with additional sports facilities planned for Karai Academy land.Finalization of land acquisition AUDA sources stated that earmarking of land around the Narendra Modi Stadium is complete, and the preliminary master plan is ready. Private plots will be acquired through TP schemes, and leased lands given by the state, including those of the three ashrams, will be taken back. The issue of providing alternative sites for these ashrams is under consideration, AUDA sources said.