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{{Short description|Convention centre in Dwarka, Delhi}}
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'''Yashobhoomi''' (lit. land of fame) also known as '''India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC)'''<ref name="Yashobhoomi">{{cite news|last1=Sadana|first1=Aashi|last2=Ravi Shankar|first2=Asmita|title=YashoBhoomi Convention Centre, a Metro Line, 'Vishwakarma' Scheme For Artisans Launched By PM On His Birthday – LIVE|url=https://www.news18.com/amp/india/yashobhoomi-convention-centre-inaguration-pm-modi-live-updates-narendra-modi-birthday-expo-centre-opening-dwarka-delhi-livenews-8580625.html|work=[[News18]]|date=17 September 2023|access-date=17 September 2023|language=en}}</ref> is a [[convention center]] in [[ECC Centre-Dwarka Sector 25 (Delhi Metro)|Sector 25, Dwarka]], [[Delhi]], [[India]]. Its development has costed {{INRconvert|25700|c}},<ref name="HT"/><ref name=":0" /> out of which its first phase costs {{INRconvert|5400|c}}. The total area of the entire convention center is 890,000 m2, with built-up areas of over 100,000 m2 and 300,000 m2, while its first phase covers 73,000 m2.<ref name="IICC"/> It is the largest convention center by area in both India and [[Asia]], and also among the world's largest [[MICE tourism|MICE]] facilities.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ghosh|first=Debanshu|title=ASIA’S LARGEST CONVENTION CENTRE IN DWARKA|url=https://ismdu.com/asias-largest-convention-centre-in-dwarka/|work=Indian Stock Market Daily Updates (ISMDU)|date=9 July 2023|access-date=16 September 2023|language=en}}</ref>

The [[Cornerstone|foundation stone]] for the project was laid by [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]] on 20 September 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-09-20 |title=PM Narendra Modi takes Delhi metro to lay foundation stone of convention centre |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/pm-narendra-modi-takes-delhi-metro-to-lay-foundation-stone-of-convention-centre/story-9IpSIvnHNN0Hw6BlqL3N6M.html |access-date=2023-04-13 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2018-09-20 |title=PM Modi lays foundation stone of world-class convention centre in Delhi |url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/pm-modi-lays-foundation-stone-of-iicc-centre-1537425374-1 |access-date=2023-04-13 |website=Jagranjosh.com}}</ref> Construction began on the following day, and was expected to be completed by September 2022, in view of hosting the [[2023 G20 New Delhi summit|G20 Summit in 2023]] there. However, due to labour shortage and slowdown in work caused by the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], it got delayed. It was completed on 15 September 2023, and was inaugurated by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] on 17 September 2023.<ref name="Yashobhoomi"/>

==Structure==
The complex's first phase covers a total area of 1.07 lakh sq.km. out of the planned 8.90 lakh sq.km., making it not only the largest convention centre in India and Asia, but also among the world's largest convention and [[MICE tourism|MICE]] centres. It is a bigger than [[Bharat Mandapam]], where the [[2023 G20 New Delhi summit]] was held. It has 15 convention centres, which include the main auditorium, the Grand Ballroom and 13 meeting centres, having a total capacity of holding 11,000 people. The meeting rooms are made across eight floors in the main auditorium specialised to hold various meetings of different topics. The entire complex upon full completion in the second phase, will have five large exhibition centres, including a multi-purpose arena with a [[retractable roof]] and seating capacity of 20,000 people. Each centre will cover a floor area of over 10 lakh sq.ft., equalling the size of four [[Football pitch|football grounds]]. The complex will be able to host aircraft expositions as well because of their abundant space.<ref>{{cite web|title=About IICC Venue|url=http://www.iiccnewdelhi.com/sub/01/sub_1.asp|work=[[India International Convention and Expo Centre]] (IICC)|access-date=17 September 2023}}</ref><ref name="TN">{{cite news|last=Pandey|first=Mahima|title=10 Mind-Blowing Features of YashoBhoomi - Delhi's Swanky New Convention & Expo Centre|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/delhi/10-mind-blowing-features-of-yashobhoomi-delhis-swanky-new-convention-expo-center-article-103701321|work=[[Times Now]]|date=16 September 2023|access-date=17 September 2023|language=en}}</ref>

===Main auditorium===
[[File:Yasho Bhoomi International Convention Centre Main.jpg|thumb|Interior of the main auditorium]]
It is the core of the complex and is equipped with a seating capacity of around 6,000 people, more than [[Bharat Mandapam]] at Pragati Maidan, with 3,000 people. It has the largest [[LED display|LED media facade]] on both interior and exterior sides, in the country.<ref name="TN"/>

===Grand Ballroom===
It is a large [[ballroom]] that can handle around 2,500 people. It also has an extended open area outside it that can handle another 500 people, thus taking its capacity up to 3,000 people.<ref name="TN"/>

==Features==
The main auditorium has many features for decoration inspired from [[Culture of India|Indian culture]], such as [[Terrazzo|terrazzo floor]]s with brass inlays representing [[rangoli]] patterns, suspended sound absorbent metal cylinders and lit-up patterned walls. The auditorium has many innovative automated seating systems, one of which allows the floor to be a flat floor or an auditorium style tiered seating for different seating configurations. The Grand Ballroom has a [[petal]]-themed design on the ceiling and has interior as well as exterior seating areas. It has VIP lounges, meeting rooms, a [[sky lobby]] and co-working spaces.

The complex has an underground car parking facility for over 3,000 cars and is equipped with more than 100 electric charging points, cafes, restrooms, multiple entry and exit points and a 1 km-long [[foyer]] to link spaces and amenities. The complex is equipped with an advanced wastewater treatment plant with 100 percent wastewater reusing and rainwater harvesting systems for water construction and rooftop solar panels on all structures for clean and sustainable energy and electricity generation. Because of these eco-friendly measures, the complex has received ''"Green Cities Platinum"'' certification from [[Green building in India#Indian Green Building Council|Indian Green Building Council]] (IGBC).<ref name="TN"/>

==Connectivity==
===Roadways===
[[File:Delhi Gurgaon Toll Gate.jpg|thumb|[[Delhi–Gurgaon Expressway]]]]

IICC can be reached by road at present through the Sector 22 Road from [[Dwarka, Delhi|Dwarka]]. By March 2024, it could be reached directly from farther places, like from [[Indira Gandhi International Airport]] and [[Narela]] at the periphery of [[Delhi]] through [[Urban Extension Road-II]] (UER-II), ending as terminating point just north-east of the complex, next to [[Dwarka Sector 21 metro station]], and from [[Gurgaon|Gurugram]] through the [[Dwarka Expressway]] or the [[Delhi–Gurgaon Expressway]] (part of [[Golden Quadrilateral]], before accessing UER-II, both passing towards east of the complex.

===Railways===
[[File:Delhi_Metro_Airport_Express.jpg|thumb|[[Delhi Airport Metro Express|Airport Express Line (Orange Line) of Delhi Metro]]]]

The nearest railway station is [[Bijwasan railway station]] situated {{cvt|5|km}} south-east from the complex. The nearest metro station is [[Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector - 25 metro station]], the western terminus of [[Delhi Airport Metro Express|Orange Line or Airport Express Line of Delhi Metro]]. It is situated within the complex zone.

===Airways===
[[File:Sculpture of hasta mudras at Indira Gandhi International Airport.jpg|thumb|Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport]]

Indira Gandhi International Airport's [[Indira Gandhi International Airport#Facilities|terminals]] can be accessed from the complex by travelling {{cvt|12|km}} east through the UER-II before taking the airport approach roads.

==See also==
* [[List of convention and exhibition centers#India|List of convention and exhibition centres in India]]
* [[Pragati Maidan]]
* [[Highways and expressways in Delhi|List of highways and expressways in Delhi]]
* [[Delhi Metro]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Convention centres in India]]

==External links==
* [http://www.iiccnewdelhi.com/ Official website]

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