Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate on July 26 the swanky International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) and the ambitious Integrated Transit Corridor (ITC) at the redeveloped Pragati Maidan, which is set to host the G20 leaders’ Summit in September. The redeveloped Pragati Maidan complex, which is owned by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) is spread across 123 acres and is India’s largest venue for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE).

In January 2017, the Government approved the proposal of ITPO for the redevelopment of Pragati Maidan by setting up of a world-class IECC in the national Capital. The total cost of the project is Rs 2,254 crore.

In a series of tweets sharing the photos and details of the IECC complex, the Press Information Bureau said: “The redeveloped ITPO [India Trade Promotion Organisation] complex, which will host India’s G20 Leaders meetings will be inaugurated on 26th July.” While the tweets did not mention it, a Government source said the Prime Minister is likely to inaugurate the new facility.

In terms of the covered space available for events, the redeveloped and modern IECC complex finds its place among the top 10 exhibition and convention complexes in the world, rivalling colossal names such as the Hannover Exhibition Centre in Germany, the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) in Shanghai, officials said.

The magnitude of the IECC’s stature and infrastructure is a testament to India’s capability to host world-class events on a grand scale, they said. At Level-3 of the convention centre, a grand seating capacity for 7,000 people exists, making it even larger than the seating capacity for approximately 5,500 in the iconic Sydney Opera House in Australia. This impressive feature establishes the IECC as a venue fit for hosting mega conferences, international summits, and cultural extravaganzas on a global scale.

The exhibition halls offer seven innovative spaces for showcasing products, innovations, and ideas. These state-of-the-art halls provide an ideal platform for exhibitors and companies to engage with their target audience, fostering business growth and networking opportunities.

Among its many exceptional features, the IECC boasts of a magnificent amphitheatre with a seating capacity of 3,000 individuals. Contd on page 2