PM Modi to inaugurate Yashobhoomi conference centre on September 17

On September 17, 2023, at 11 AM, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Phase 1 of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), named ‘Yashobhoomi,’ in Dwarka, New Delhi. Additionally, he’ll unveil the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line, connecting Dwarka Sector 21 to a brand new station, ‘Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25.’ This initiative aligns with the Prime Minister‘s vision of establishing world-class infrastructure for hosting meetings, conferences, and exhibitions in the country, further enhancing India’s capabilities on this regard.

According to a press launch by the Press Information Bureau, overlaying an in depth undertaking space exceeding 8.9 lakh sq. meters, with a complete built-up space surpassing 1.8 lakh sq. meters, ‘Yashobhoomi’ ranks among the many globe’s largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) venues. This exceptional facility, developed at an approximate value of Rs. 5400 crore, options a formidable Convention Centre, quite a few exhibition halls, and varied different state-of-the-art amenities.

#WATCH | Visuals of ‘YashoBhoomi’ that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation at Dwarka on seventeenth September in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/j5D86ruHAv

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Spanning over 73 thousand sq. meters, the Convention Center homes 15 conference rooms, together with the Main Auditorium, the Grand Ballroom, and 13 assembly rooms, accommodating as much as 11,000 delegates. Notably, it options the nation’s most intensive LED media facade. The Plenary Hall throughout the Convention Center boasts seating for about 6,000 attendees.

The auditorium is provided with an modern automated seating system, providing flexibility for flat or tiered seating configurations. It options wood flooring and acoustic wall panels to ship a world-class customer expertise. The Grand Ballroom, that includes a particular petal ceiling, can accommodate roughly 2,500 company, and it consists of an prolonged open space for as much as 500 attendees. Additionally, the ability presents 13 assembly rooms distributed throughout eight flooring, designed to accommodate conferences of various scales.

‘Yashobhoomi’ additionally boasts one of many world’s most expansive exhibition halls, spanning over 1.07 lakh sq. meters. These exhibition halls will probably be employed for internet hosting exhibitions, commerce gala’s, and enterprise occasions, and they’re seamlessly related to a grand lobby area. This lobby incorporates a distinctive copper ceiling designed to filter mild by skylights, creating an inviting atmosphere. Within the lobby, guests will discover varied assist amenities, together with media rooms, VVIP lounges, cloak amenities, a customer info centre, ticketing providers, and extra.

The architectural design of ‘Yashobhoomi’ ensures a seamless transition between its public circulation areas and the conference centre’s out of doors areas. Drawing inspiration from Indian tradition, these areas function terrazzo flooring adorned with brass inlays mirroring rangoli patterns, suspended sound-absorbent steel cylinders, and illuminated patterned partitions, making a harmonious and culturally impressed setting.

‘Yashobhoomi’ conference centre additionally underscores the dedication of its designers to sustainability with cutting-edge options, together with a state-of-the-art wastewater remedy system enabling 100% wastewater reuse, rainwater harvesting provisions, and a Platinum certification from CII’s Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for its campus. The facility prioritizes customer security with superior safety measures. Additionally, the underground automobile parking, accommodating over 3,000 autos, presents greater than 100 electrical charging factors.

The ‘Yashobhoomi’ Convention Centre will probably be related to the Delhi Airport Metro Express line with the inauguration of the brand new ‘Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25′ metro station. This station will feature three subways: one spanning 735 meters to link the station with the exhibition halls, convention centre, and Central Arena; another connecting entry and exit points across Dwarka Expressway; and a third tunnel connecting the Metro station to the future Exhibition halls’ lobby at ‘Yashobhoomi.’ Additionally, Delhi Metro will improve the operational pace of Metro trains on the Airport Express Line from 90 to 120 km/hr, leading to lowered journey time. The complete journey from ‘New Delhi’ to ‘Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25’ will probably be roughly 21 minutes.