Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the first phase of the International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), YashoBhoomi at Delhis Dwarka on September 17. Coincidentally, that day is also the birthday of PM Modi. He is also likely to inaugurate the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to a new metro station at Dwarka Sector 25.Officials said the operationalization of YashoBhoomi at Dwarka will be a significant boost to the exercise, noting that Modi aims to have a world-class infrastructure for hosting meetings, conferences, and exhibits in the country. PM Modi to dedicate YashoBhoomi in Dwarka to nation on Sept 17Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/uzaF6Het1V#PMModi #YashoBhoomi #Dwarka pic.twitter.com/uHkedcaYS4— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) September 15, 2023 All you need to know about Yashobhoomi convention centre:Yashobhoomi is going to be one of the worlds largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) facilities with a project area of over 73,000 square metres, at a cost of ₹4,400 crore.The total project area of this convention centre is over 8.9 lakh square meters the and total built-up area is more than 1.8 lakh square meters.The centre will also comprise 15 convention rooms including the main auditorium, a grand ballroom and 13 meeting rooms spread across eight floors which have the capacity to hold a total of 11,000 delegates.The facility has the most extensive LED media facade in the country. It provides a spectacular backdrop for gatherings, with a big ballroom that can accommodate up to 2,500 guests. In addition, the facility has cutting-edge security systems in place to protect the safety of all participants.In addition, the convention facility has a large display area of 1,07,000 square metres. The project is being acclaimed as the largest Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) venue in the world.The main auditorium serves as the conference centres plenary hall and has space for approximately 6,000 people. It has a unique automated seating system with numerous seating combinations.There will also be a metro line connection from the facility to the Delhi Airport Metro Express line with the inauguration of the new metro station Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25.Authorities also suggest that YashBhoomi has been built with sustainability in mind and features a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment system with 100% wastewater reuse, rainwater harvesting, and rooftop solar panels. The campus has received the Green Cities Platinum certification from CIIs Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).The design of the convention centre also consists of materials and objects inspired by Indian culture in the form of terrazzo floors with brass inlay, representing rangoli patterns.Inauguration of new Metro linePM Modi will also inaugurate the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to a new metro station in Dwarka Sector 25 on September 17. The functions of this line will start from 3 p.m. of the same day and will feature three subways.The total journey from New Delhi station to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 will take about 21 minutes, as per media reports.
