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16/09/23 06:12 AM IST

International Convention and Expo Centre, called ‘Yashobhoomi’

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  • Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation Phase 1 of India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), called ‘Yashobhoomi’, at Dwarka, New Delhi.
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  • With a total project area of over 8.9 lakh square metres and total built up area of more than 1.8 lakh square metres, ‘Yashobhoomi’ will find its place among the world’s largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) facilities.
  • The Convention Center, built across more than 73 thousand square metres of area, comprises 15 convention rooms including the Main auditorium, the Grand ballroom and 13 meeting rooms with a total capacity of holding 11,000 delegates.
  • The Convention centre has the largest LED media facade in the country.
  • The plenary hall in the Convention Center is equipped with a seating capacity of around 6,000 guests.
  • The auditorium has one of the most innovative automated seating systems which allows the floor to be a flat floor or an auditorium style tiered seating for different seating configurations.
  • The wooden floors and the acoustic wall panels used in the auditorium will ensure the world class experience for the visitor.
  • The Grand Ballroom, with a unique petal ceiling, can host around 2,500 guests. It also has an extended open area that can seat up to 500 people.
  • The 13 meeting rooms that are spread across eight floors are envisaged to hold a variety of meetings of different scales.
  • ‘Yashobhoomi’ also offers one of the largest Exhibition halls in the world.
  • These Exhibition halls, built across over 1.07 lakh square metres, will be utilised for hosting exhibitions, trade fairs, and business events, and are connected to a grand foyer space which is uniquely designed with copper ceiling which filters light in the space through the various skylights.
  • It is made of materials and objects inspired from Indian culture in the form of terrazzo floors with Brass inlay representing rangolis patterns, suspended sound absorbent metal cylinders and lit up patterned walls.
  • ‘Yashobhoomi’ is also equipped with high-tech security provisions to ensure safety for the visitors.
  • The underground car parking facility for over 3,000 cars is also equipped with more than 100 electric charging points.
Source- PIB

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