Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 73rd birthday inaugurated Phase 1 of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), also known as Yashobhoomi, in Dwarka on September 17, 2023.
Spanning an expansive project area exceeding 8.9 lakh square meters, with a built-up area of more than 1.8 lakh square meters, the IICC stands as a remarkable testament. It proudly houses one of the most extensive MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) facilities, and the largest LED media facade in the country.
After the Bharat Mandapam, which recently hosted world leaders during the G20 Summit, the IICC is the second convention center to offer world-class amenities for exhibitions and conferences. Both these venues are powered by the BSES.
He also inaugurated the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express Line earlier in the day
Earlier in the day, he had inaugurated the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line, establishing a new metro station named Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 that will now connect Dwarka Sector 21. After the inauguration of this new extension of the Airport Metro Express, he even took a ride on the newly extended line and the passenger services for this extension commenced at 3 pm.
PM Modi launched the PM Vishwakarma Scheme
After the inauguration of the Yashobhoomi and the extension of the Delhi Metro Airport Express line, Prime Minister Modi launched his government’s ambitious scheme, “PM Vishwakarma”, aimed at supporting artisans, craftsmen and individuals engaged in traditional skills.
As a significant number of practitioners in these traditional occupations belong to the Other Backward Classes, the scheme, with a budget of Rs 13,000 crores, is being seen as the ruling BJP’s effort to connect with politically important segments.
Speaking at the event, PM Modi announced that the government will offer loans of up to Rs 3 lakh without the need for any bank guarantee under the PM Vishwakarma scheme and with very low-interest rates. He said that initially, a loan of Rs 1 lakh will be given and on repayment, the additional Rs 2 lakh loan will be provided to the Vishwakarma partners.
What will the YashoBhoomi Convention Centre Offer?
- Built across a total project area of over 8.9 lakh square meters and a total built-up area of more than 1,8 lakh square meters, this convention centre houses one of the largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) facilities, along with the largest LED media facade in the country.
- YashoBhoomi is the second convention centre equipped with world-class infrastructure for exhibitions and conferences, after the Bharat Mandapam, which recently hosted world leaders during the G20 summit.
- Developed at an approximate cost of Rs 5,400 crore, the facilities encompass a Convention Centre, multiple exhibition halls, and various other amenities.
- Inside the Convention Centre, you’ll find 15 distinct convention rooms, including the main auditorium, the grand ballroom, and 13 meeting rooms, capable of accommodating up to 11,000 delegates, as stated by the government.
