India’s architecture is getting a facelift and one more feather is added in its cap as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre at New Delhi’s Pragati Maidan. Taking to twitter, PM Modi highlighted the importance of one of the largest exhibition-cum-convention centre. The IECC is going to serve as a versatile space for hosting exhibitions, trade fairs, and business events. Also, it will draw an international crowd to the centre. The redeveloped India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) complex will host India’s G20 leaders meetings which will take place in September.
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi inaugurates new ITPO complex 'Bharat Mandapam' in Delhi pic.twitter.com/igBT229O5U
— ANI (@ANI) July 26, 2023
Delhi gets a modern and futuristic International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre, which will boost conference tourism in India, thus bringing people from all over the world. The economic and tourism related benefits of the centre will also be multifold. pic.twitter.com/57cdCnu63T
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2023
Key features of International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre complex
- The IECC complex has been built at a cost of Rs 2,700 crore.
- With a campus area of approximately 123 acres, the IECC complex has been developed as India’s largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination
- The newly developed IECC complex at Pragati Maidan comprises multiple state-of-the-art facilities including Convention Centre, Exhibition halls, amphitheatres etc.
- Its majestic multi-purpose hall and plenary hall have a combined capacity of seven thousand people, which is larger than the seating capacity of the famous Sydney Opera House in Australia. Its magnificent Amphitheater is equipped with a seating capacity of 3,000 individuals
- The shape of the building is derived from the Shankha (conch shell), and different walls and facades of the Convention Centre depict several elements of India’s traditional art and culture including ‘Surya Shakti’ highlighting India’s efforts in harnessing solar energy, ‘Zero to ISRO’, celebrating our achievements in space, Pancha Mahabhuta signifying the building blocks of universal foundation – Aakash (Sky), Vayu (Air), Agni (Fire), Jal (Water), Prithvi (Earth), among others
- Various paintings and Tribal art forms from different regions of the country adorn the Convention Centre
- Other facilities available in the Convention Centre include a 5G-enabled fully Wi-Fi-covered campus, 10G Intranet connectivity, an interpreter room equipped with cutting-edge technology to support 16 different languages, advanced AV systems with huge-sized video walls, building management system ensuring optimal functionality and energy efficiency, light management system with dimming and occupancy sensors, state-of-the-art DCN (Data Communication Network) system, integrated surveillance system and energy-efficient centralised air conditioning system.
Ahead of the inauguration of the IECC by PM Narendra Modi at Pragati Maidan, artists from Gujarat were seen performing at the complex.
WATCH | Artists from Gujarat perform ahead of the arrival of PM @narendramodi for inauguration of the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi @PMOIndia @MIB_India @ArunSharmaLive pic.twitter.com/zPDkXryfNR
— DD News (@DDNewslive) July 26, 2023
Excitement is soaring at the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi as artists from various states gear up to perform with full energy ahead of PM’s arrival!
WATCH | Excitement is soaring at International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi as artists from various states gear up to perform with full energy ahead of PM @narendramodi 's arrival!@PMOIndia @MIB_India @ITPODesk @NishanaGirish… pic.twitter.com/lVvezmhp1A
— DD News (@DDNewslive) July 26, 2023
Earlier in the day, PM Modi performed puja and hawan at the IECC complex.
#WATCH | PM @narendramodi performs Hawan Pujan at the new #ITPOComplex in New Delhi.@PMOIndia #IECC #PragatiMaidan pic.twitter.com/SalAEgeOpn
— DD News (@DDNewslive) July 26, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also honoured the Shramiks who had toiled to build the impressive International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre in Delhi.
Honouring the Shramiks who have toiled to build the impressive International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/C7zmdG4csf
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2023
The convenience of visitors is a priority at the IECC, reflected in the provision of over 5,500 vehicle parking spaces. The ease of access through signal-free roads ensures that visitors can reach the venue without any hassle. The state-of-the-art structures are a testament to modern engineering and architectural prowess.
