New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the newly constructed International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex – ‘Bharat Mandapam’ at Pragati Maidan.
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PM Modi dedicated the IECC complex to the nation.
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi inaugurates new ITPO complex 'Bharat Mandapam' in Delhi pic.twitter.com/igBT229O5U
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However, according to the statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office, the project, which revamped the old and outdated facilities at Pragati Maidan, was developed as a National project at a cost of about Rs 2700 crore.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. In terms of the covered space available for events, the IECC Complex finds its place among the top exhibition and convention complexes in the world,” PMO said.
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi, Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Rajnath Singh, Dr Jitendra Singh, actor Aamir Khan and several other dignitaries attend the inauguration ceremony of the new ITPO complex 'Bharat Mandapam' in Delhi pic.twitter.com/bYupVrOh4Z
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“The newly developed IECC complex at Pragati Maidan comprises of multiple state-of-the-art facilities including Convention Centre, Exhibition halls, amphitheaters etc,” PMO stated.
Informing about the details of the convention centre, PMO stated, “The Convention Centre is developed as the centerpiece of Pragati Maidan complex. It is a grand architectural marvel, designed to host large-scale international exhibitions, trade fairs, conventions, conferences, and other prestigious events.”
#WATCH | Cultural performances underway at new ITPO complex 'Bharat Mandapam' in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the complex today. pic.twitter.com/M72XrGtOJI
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“It is equipped with multiple meeting rooms, lounges, auditoriums, amphitheater and business centre, making it capable of hosting a wide range of events. 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 statement underlined.
“The shape of the building is derived from the Shankha (conch shell), 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. Also, various paintings and Tribal art forms from different regions of the country adorn the Convention Centre,” the statement further added.
