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| alternate_names = ''India International Convention and | | alternate_names = ''India International Convention and Exhibition Centre'' | ||
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| location = Sector 25, [[Dwarka, | | location = Sector 25, [[Dwarka, Delhi]], [[India]] | ||
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| groundbreaking_date = 20 September 2018 | | groundbreaking_date = 20 September 2018<ref name="HT">{{Cite web |date=2018-01-03 |title=World-class convention centre in Dwarka by 2025, contract awarded for phase-1 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/world-class-convention-centre-in-dwarka-by-2025-l-t-awarded-the-contract-for-phase-1/story-ba5qyEDcgXOtUasRTsLRXP.html |access-date=2023-04-13 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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| completion_date = 15 September 2023 | | completion_date = 15 September 2023<ref name="IICC">{{cite news|title=PM Modi inaugurates Phase 1 of Convention and Exhibition Centre 'Yashobhoomi' at Dwarka|url=https://www.ptinews.com/news/big-story/pm-modi-inaugurates-phase-1-of-convention-and-Exhibition-centre-yashobhoomi-at-dwarka/651439.html|work=[[Press Trust of India]]|date=17 September 2023|access-date=17 September 2023|language=en}}</ref> | ||
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| floor_area = 73,000 sq.m. (Phase-I) | | floor_area = 73,000 sq.m. (Phase-I)<br>890,000 sq.m. (entire project)<ref name="IICC"/> | ||
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| seating_capacity = 11,000 (Phase-I) | | seating_capacity = 11,000 (Phase-I) | ||
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| main_contractor = [[Larsen & Toubro]] | | main_contractor = [[Larsen & Toubro]] | ||
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| architecture_firm = | | architecture_firm = [[C P Kukreja Architects]] <br>[[IDOM (company)|IDOM]]<br>[[Arcop|ARCOP Associates]] | ||
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'''Yashobhoomi''' | '''Yashobhoomi''' is a [[convention center]] located in [[Dwarka, Delhi|Sector 25, Dwarka]], [[Delhi]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=IICC (India International Convention & Expo Centre) |url=https://www.iiccnewdelhi.com/ |access-date=2024-09-04 |website=www.iiccnewdelhi.com |language=en}}</ref> It is the largest convention center in India and [[Asia]] by area, and one of the biggest [[MICE tourism|MICE]] facilities in the world.<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|archive-date=18 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230918055819/https://ismdu.com/asias-largest-convention-centre-in-dwarka/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=YashoBhoomi: All about India's largest MICE convention centre inaugurated by PM Modi |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2023/09/17/all-about-indias-largest-state-of-the-art-yashobhoomi-convention-centre-inaugurated-by-pm-modi.html |access-date=2024-09-04 |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref> Yashobhoomi's [[cornerstone|foundation stone]] was laid 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 the following day and the first phase was expected to be completed by September 2022 in time to host the [[2023 G20 New Delhi summit|G20 Summit in 2023]]. | ||
However, labour shortages and slowdowns in work caused by the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] delayed completion to 15 September 2023. The first phase of Yashobhoomi was inaugurated on 17 September 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=YashoBhoomi: 5 Points On Convention Centre To Be Inaugurated By PM Modi |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/yashobhoomi-5-points-on-convention-centre-to-be-inaugurated-by-pm-modi-4392764 |access-date=2024-09-04 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref><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/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> | |||
== | Its development cost are projected to be around {{INRconvert|25700|c}},<ref name="HT"/><ref name=":0" /> out of which its first phase cost {{INRconvert|5400|c}}. The total area of the entire convention center is 890,000 m<sup>2</sup>, with built-up areas of over 100,000 m<sup>2</sup> and 300,000 m<sup>2</sup>, while its first phase covers 73,000 m<sup>2</sup>.<ref name="IICC"/> | ||
== | == Structure == | ||
[[ | The complex's first phase covers a total area of 1.07 lakh sq.m. out of the planned 8.90 lakh sq.m., 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 larger 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 span across eight floors in the main auditorium. Upon completion of the second phase, which shall conclude construction, Yashobhoomi will have five large exhibition centres, including a multi-purpose arena with a [[retractable roof]] and a seating capacity for 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 & Exhibition Centre|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/delhi/10-mind-blowing-features-of-yashobhoomi-delhis-swanky-new-convention-exhibition-center-article-103701321|work=[[Times Now]]|date=16 September 2023|access-date=17 September 2023|language=en}}</ref> | ||
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===Grand Ballroom=== | == Main auditorium == | ||
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. | === 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== | == 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 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). | 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== | ==Connectivity== | ||
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[[File:Delhi Gurgaon Toll Gate.jpg|thumb|[[Delhi–Gurgaon Expressway]]]] | [[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. | 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=== | === Railways === | ||
[[File:Delhi_Metro_Airport_Express.jpg|thumb|[[Delhi Airport Metro Express|Airport Express Line (Orange Line) of Delhi Metro]]]] | [[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. | 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=== | === Airways === | ||
[[File:Sculpture of hasta mudras at Indira Gandhi International Airport.jpg|thumb|Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport]] | [[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. | 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== | == See also == | ||
{{Portal|India}} | |||
* [[List of convention and exhibition centers#India|List of convention and exhibition centres in India]] | * [[List of convention and exhibition centers#India|List of convention and exhibition centres in India]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Bharat Mandapam]] | ||
* [[Highways and expressways in Delhi|List of highways and expressways in Delhi]] | * [[Highways and expressways in Delhi|List of highways and expressways in Delhi]] | ||
* [[Delhi Metro]] | * [[Delhi Metro]] | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
== External links == | |||
* [http://www.iiccnewdelhi.com/ Official website] | |||
[[Category:Convention centres in India]] | [[Category:Convention centres in India]] | ||
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Delhi]] | |||
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| Yashobhoomi | |
|---|---|
 Exterior view of Yashobhoomi International Convention Centre | |
Exterior view of Yashobhoomi International Convention Centre | |
| Alternative names | India International Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| General information | |
| Type | Convention center |
| Architectural style | Contemporary architecture |
| Location | Sector 25, Dwarka, Delhi, India |
| Coordinates | 28°55′36″N 077°04′00″E / 28.92667°N 77.06667°E |
| Groundbreaking | 20 September 2018<ref name="HT">"World-class convention centre in Dwarka by 2025, contract awarded for phase-1". Hindustan Times. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2023.</ref> |
| Completed | 15 September 2023<ref name="IICC">"PM Modi inaugurates Phase 1 of Convention and Exhibition Centre 'Yashobhoomi' at Dwarka". Press Trust of India. 17 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.</ref> |
| Opened | 17 September 2023<ref name="IICC"/> |
| Cost | ₹25,700 crore (US$3.6 billion) |
| Client | India International Convention and Exhibition Center Limited |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 73,000 sq.m. (Phase-I)<br>890,000 sq.m. (entire project)<ref name="IICC"/> |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | C P Kukreja Architects <br>IDOM<br>ARCOP Associates |
| Main contractor | Larsen & Toubro |
| Other information | |
| Seating capacity | 11,000 (Phase-I) |
| Public transit access | Template:Ric Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector - 25 |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
Yashobhoomi is a convention center located in Sector 25, Dwarka, Delhi, India.<ref>"IICC (India International Convention & Expo Centre)". www.iiccnewdelhi.com. Retrieved 4 September 2024.</ref> It is the largest convention center in India and Asia by area, and one of the biggest MICE facilities in the world.<ref>Ghosh, Debanshu (9 July 2023). "ASIA'S LARGEST CONVENTION CENTRE IN DWARKA". Indian Stock Market Daily Updates (ISMDU). Archived from the original on 18 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.</ref><ref>"YashoBhoomi: All about India's largest MICE convention centre inaugurated by PM Modi". The Week. Retrieved 4 September 2024.</ref> Yashobhoomi's foundation stone was laid on 20 September 2018.<ref>"PM Narendra Modi takes Delhi metro to lay foundation stone of convention centre". Hindustan Times. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2023.</ref><ref name=":0">"PM Modi lays foundation stone of world-class convention centre in Delhi". Jagranjosh.com. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2023.</ref> Construction began the following day and the first phase was expected to be completed by September 2022 in time to host the G20 Summit in 2023.
However, labour shortages and slowdowns in work caused by the COVID-19 pandemic delayed completion to 15 September 2023. The first phase of Yashobhoomi was inaugurated on 17 September 2023.<ref>"YashoBhoomi: 5 Points On Convention Centre To Be Inaugurated By PM Modi". NDTV.com. Retrieved 4 September 2024.</ref><ref name="Yashobhoomi">Sadana, Aashi; Ravi Shankar, Asmita (17 September 2023). "YashoBhoomi Convention Centre, a Metro Line, 'Vishwakarma' Scheme For Artisans Launched By PM On His Birthday – LIVE". News18. Retrieved 17 September 2023.</ref>
Its development cost are projected to be around ₹25,700 crore (US$3.6 billion),<ref name="HT"/><ref name=":0" /> out of which its first phase cost ₹5,400 crore (US$760 million). The total area of the entire convention center is 890,000 m<sup>2</sup>, with built-up areas of over 100,000 m<sup>2</sup> and 300,000 m<sup>2</sup>, while its first phase covers 73,000 m<sup>2</sup>.<ref name="IICC"/>
Structure
The complex's first phase covers a total area of 1.07 lakh sq.m. out of the planned 8.90 lakh sq.m., making it not only the largest convention centre in India and Asia, but also among the world's largest convention and MICE centres. It is larger 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 span across eight floors in the main auditorium. Upon completion of the second phase, which shall conclude construction, Yashobhoomi will have five large exhibition centres, including a multi-purpose arena with a retractable roof and a seating capacity for 20,000 people. Each centre will cover a floor area of over 10 lakh sq.ft., equalling the size of four football grounds. The complex will be able to host aircraft expositions as well because of their abundant space.<ref>"About IICC Venue". India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC). Retrieved 17 September 2023.</ref><ref name="TN">Pandey, Mahima (16 September 2023). "10 Mind-Blowing Features of YashoBhoomi - Delhi's Swanky New Convention & Exhibition Centre". Times Now. Retrieved 17 September 2023.</ref>
Main auditorium
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 Indian culture, such as terrazzo floors 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 Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).<ref name="TN"/>
Connectivity
Roadways
IICC can be reached by road at present through the Sector 22 Road from 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 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
The nearest railway station is Bijwasan railway station situated 5 km (3.1 mi) south-east from the complex. The nearest metro station is Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector - 25 metro station, the western terminus of Orange Line or Airport Express Line of Delhi Metro. It is situated within the complex zone.
Airways
Indira Gandhi International Airport's terminals can be accessed from the complex by travelling 12 km (7.5 mi) east through the UER-II before taking the airport approach roads.
See also
- List of convention and exhibition centres in India
- Bharat Mandapam
- List of highways and expressways in Delhi
- Delhi Metro