Yashobhoomi
Yashobhoomi (lit. Land of Fame),[3] (previously known as the India International Convention and Expo Centre or IICC) is a convention center in Sector 25, Dwarka, Delhi. Its development has costed ₹25,700 crore (US$3.2 billion),[1][4] out of which its first phase costs ₹5,400 crore (US$680 million). 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.[2] It is the largest convention center by area in both India and Asia, and also among the world's largest MICE facilities.[5]
| Yashobhoomi | |
|---|---|
यशोभूमि | |
| Alternative names | India International Convention and Expo Centre |
| General information | |
| Type | Convention center |
| Architectural style | Contemporary architecture |
| Location | Sector 25, Dwarka, Delhi, India |
| Town or city | Dwarka |
| Coordinates | 28°55′36″N 077°04′00″E |
| Groundbreaking | 20 September 2018[1] |
| Completed | 15 September 2023[2] |
| Opened | 17 September 2023[2] |
| Cost | ₹25,700 crore (US$3.2 billion) |
| Client | National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 73,000 sq.m. (Phase-I) 890,000 sq.m. (entire project)[2] |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | CP Kukreja Architects IDOM ARCOP Associates |
| Main contractor | Larsen & Toubro |
| Other information | |
| Seating capacity | 11,000 (Phase-I) |
| Public transit access |  Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector - 25 |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
The foundation stone for the project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 20 September 2018.[6][4] Construction began on the following day, and was expected to be completed by September 2022, in view of hosting the 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.[3]
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 centres. It is 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 grounds. The complex will be able to host aircraft expositions as well because of their abundant space.[7][8]
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 media facade on both interior and exterior sides, in the country.[8]
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).[8]
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
References
- "World-class convention centre in Dwarka by 2025, contract awarded for phase-1". Hindustan Times. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- "PM Modi inaugurates Phase 1 of Convention and Expo Centre 'Yashobhoomi' at Dwarka". Press Trust of India. 17 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- 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.
- "PM Modi lays foundation stone of world-class convention centre in Delhi". Jagranjosh.com. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- Ghosh, Debanshu (9 July 2023). "ASIA'S LARGEST CONVENTION CENTRE IN DWARKA". Indian Stock Market Daily Updates (ISMDU). Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- "PM Narendra Modi takes Delhi metro to lay foundation stone of convention centre". Hindustan Times. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- "About IICC Venue". India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC). Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- Pandey, Mahima (16 September 2023). "10 Mind-Blowing Features of YashoBhoomi - Delhi's Swanky New Convention & Expo Centre". Times Now. Retrieved 17 September 2023.