The Pragati Maidan Complex is all set to get new face with its upcoming redevelopment into a “World class state-of-the-art Integrated Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre” (IECC). The redevelopment plan will be done in two phases and phase-1 is expected to be completed by May 2019.
At a joint Press conference, lC Goyal, Chief Managing Director (CMD) of India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) and Anoop Kumar Mittal, CMD, NBCC (India) limited on Tuesday announced the launch of this project.
“The Rs 2,254 crore projects would have a State-of-the-art Convention Centre with seating capacity of 7,000 persons that is five times the capacity of Vigyan Bhavan. After redevelopment, the exhibition space would also be doubled to 1.19 lakh square meter as against 65,000 square meters at present,” said a department official.
According to the officials, the Convention Centre will be 32.4 meter tall landmark building on par with the best in the world. This structure will be on an elevated podium with unique slopping facade incorporating rich architectural heritage of Delhi.
The basement parking for 4,800 vehicles will have entry and exit points for smooth traffic flow. The provision of traffic interventions will take care of traffic decongestion interventions which shall be vital for better access to IECC and the benefit of general public.
The facility will also connect Mathura Road, Purana Quila Road to Ring Road through a six lane divided tunnel.