Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the initial phase of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), Yashobhoomi, in Delhi’s Dwarka region, on his 73rd birthday. As he unveiled Yashobhoomi, echoing chants of ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ filled the convention centre.
He inaugurated the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to a newly established metro station ‘Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25’ and on his way to the Convention Centre, the Prime Minister took the metro ride, engaging in conversations with fellow commuters.
With the inauguration of this new metro station ‘Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25, Yashobhoomi will be connected to the Delhi Airport Metro Express line. Reaching the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, PM Modi interacted with the artisans and craftspeople.
PM Modi inaugurated the PM Vishwakarma scheme
After Yashobhoomi and the extension of the Delhi metro airport line, PM Modi unveiled his government’s ambitious initiative, “PM Vishwakarma”. This scheme aims to support artisans, craftsmen, and individuals engaged in traditional skills, particularly those from the Other Backward Classes.
With a considerable budget of Rs 13,000 crore, the scheme is also being seen as the ruling BJP’s outreach to this politically significant segment.
During his address at the event, Prime Minister Modi announced that the government would offer loans of up to Rs 3 lakh without requiring any bank guarantees under the PM Vishwakarma scheme.
All you need to know about Yashobhoomi
Yashobhoomi is going to be one of the world’s largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) facilities, spanning a project area exceeding 8.9 lakh square meters and possessing a total built-up area of more than 1.8 lakh square metres.
This expansive convention centre, covering over 73,000 square metres, comprises 15 convention rooms. Among these, you’ll find the main auditorium, a grand ballroom, and 13 meeting rooms, with a collective capacity to accommodate up to 11,000 delegates.
Here are the key details of this newly introduced convention centre-
- As per the Press Information Bureau, the Convention and Expo Centre amounts to approximately Rs. 5400 crore.
- The total project area of Yashobhoomi is over 8.9 lakh square metres, solidifying its position as one of the world’s largest MICE destinations.
- Boasting a spectacular Convention Centre, multiple Exhibition halls, and various other facilities, Yashobhoomi’s Convention Centre has a seating capacity for more than 11,000 delegates.
- After the inauguration of the new metro station at Dwarka Sector 25 on the same day, Yashobhoomi will be connected to the Delhi Airport Metro Express line, the extension of which is also inaugurated by the PM.
- Delhi Metro will also elevate the operational speed of Metro trains on the Airport Express Line from 90 to 120 Km/hr, reducing the travel time. The complete journey from ‘New Delhi’ to ‘Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25’ will now approximately take 21 minutes.
- As per the official statements, the convention centre in Yashobhoomi possesses the largest LED media facade in the country.
- The convention centre has been carefully crafted with materials and elements inspired by the Indian culture, such as terrazzo floors featuring brass inlay that represent rangoli patterns, suspended sound-absorbent metal cylinders and lit-up pattern walls.