Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Inaugurate ‘Yashobhoomi’ – India’s Premier Convention and Expo Centre on September 17th
New Delhi, September 15, 2023 – In a significant milestone for India’s infrastructure development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to dedicate Phase 1 of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) to the nation. This sprawling and state-of-the-art facility, known as ‘Yashobhoomi,’ is located in Dwarka, New Delhi, and the inauguration is scheduled for the 17th of September, 2023, at 11 AM. Alongside this momentous occasion, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line, connecting Dwarka Sector 21 to a brand-new metro station, ‘Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25.’
Prime Minister Modi’s vision for world-class infrastructure to host meetings, conferences, and exhibitions will receive a substantial boost with the operationalization of ‘Yashobhoomi’ in Dwarka. This ambitious project, developed at a cost of approximately Rs. 5400 crore, spans a colossal total project area of over 8.9 lakh square meters, making it one of the world’s largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destinations.
‘Yashobhoomi’ is an architectural marvel boasting a magnificent Convention Centre, multiple Exhibition halls, and a range of supporting facilities. The Convention Center, covering an area of more than 73 thousand square meters, includes 15 convention rooms, featuring the Main auditorium, the Grand ballroom, and 13 meeting rooms, collectively capable of accommodating over 11,000 delegates. Notably, the Convention Center showcases the largest LED media facade in the country.
The plenary hall within the Convention Center offers a world-class experience, with seating for around 6,000 guests and an innovative automated seating system that allows flexible configurations. The Grand Ballroom, with its unique petal ceiling, can host approximately 2,500 guests, with an additional open area accommodating up to 500 people. Furthermore, the facility includes 13 meeting rooms spread across eight floors, suitable for a variety of meeting scales.
‘Yashobhoomi’ is also home to one of the world’s largest Exhibition halls, encompassing over 1.07 lakh square meters. These vast exhibition spaces will host exhibitions, trade fairs, and business events, connected to a grand foyer featuring a unique copper ceiling design filtering natural light through skylights. The foyer area will provide essential support services, including media rooms, VVIP lounges, cloak facilities, visitor information centers, and ticketing services, among others.
Every aspect of ‘Yashobhoomi’ is designed with continuity and inspiration from Indian culture, incorporating terrazzo floors with Brass inlay inspired by rangoli patterns, suspended sound-absorbent metal cylinders, and patterned walls illuminated to represent Indian heritage.
Sustainability takes center stage at ‘Yashobhoomi,’ with state-of-the-art wastewater treatment systems achieving 100% wastewater reuse, rainwater harvesting provisions, and Platinum certification from the CII’s Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
The facility prioritizes visitor safety with high-tech security provisions and offers underground parking for over 3,000 cars, equipped with more than 100 electric charging points.
Additionally, ‘Yashobhoomi’ will be seamlessly connected to the Delhi Airport Metro Express line, with the inauguration of the ‘Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25’ metro station. This station will feature three subways, including a 735-meter-long connection to the Exhibition halls, convention center, and Central Arena, making travel convenient for attendees.
Delhi Metro is also set to increase the operational speed of Metro trains on the Airport Express Line, reducing travel time and providing swift access from ‘New Delhi’ to ‘Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25’ in just 21 minutes.
The inauguration of ‘Yashobhoomi’ and the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line marks a significant stride towards India’s position as a global hub for meetings, conferences.
