PM inaugurates International Exhibition cum Convention Centre Bharat Mandapam
‘Anubhav Mandapam’ of
Bhagwan Basaveshwara is the inspiration behind the name ‘Bharat Mandapam’: PM
PM with his vision of making India a developed nation is inspiration behind the
new complex: Piyush Goyal
It will now be possible to showcase our farmers, MSMEs, artisans and industries
to the world: Goyal
Development of the complex part of the PM’s vision of developing world class
infrastructure in the country: Goyal
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi dedicated to nation the International
Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi
today and urged the nation to move ahead with the principle of ‘Think Big,
Dream Big, Act Big’. The complex has been named, ‘Bharat Mandalam’.
Prime Minister also unveiled the G-20 coin and G-20 stamp at the grand
opening ceremony and participated in the naming ceremony of the Convention
Centre. Developed as a national project at a cost of about Rs 2700 crores, the
new Convention Complex will help showcase and promote India as a global
business destination.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister performed puja at the Complex and
felicitated the Shramjeevis involved in the construction of International
Exhibition cum Convention Centre.
In his welcome address at the inaugural function, Shri Piyush Goyal,
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public
Distribution and Textiles, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sparing his
valuable time to participate in the inauguration of the International
Convention Complex – Bharat Mandapam.
He said that Prime Minister Modi has changed the
way the country thinks and has inspired us to move as a nation towards the goal
of becoming a developed nation. He highlighted the role of Shramjeevis and
architects for the development of the Complex.
Goyal pointed out the reason for having a world class convention and
exhibition centre in the country for showcasing the country to the world. He
said it was the farsightedness of Prime Minister that resulted in the building
of this complex. He said it will now be possible to showcase to the world the
output of our farmers, MSMEs, artisans and industries. He said that the various
policies of the government to promote industry and to ensure the progress of
the nation is also being supplemented with the building of our modern
infrastructure.
Goyal said that the name – Bharat Mandapam – derives its root from Lord
Basaveshwara’s idea of Anubhav Mandapam, which was a pavilion for public
ceremonies. This complex will be available for all people and will have all the
facilities to help the country achieve the goal of making a developed and
modern nation.
International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) project revamps
the old and outdated facilities at Pragati Maidan and has been developed as a
National project. With a campus area of approximately 123 acres, the IECC
complex has been developed as India’s largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives,
Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination. In terms of the covered space
available for events, the IECC Complex finds its place among the top exhibition
and convention complexes in the world. The newly developed IECC complex at
Pragati Maidan comprises multiple state-of-the-art facilities including
Convention Centre, Exhibition halls and amphitheatre etc.
The Convention Centre is developed as the centrepiece of the Pragati
Maidan complex. It is a grand architectural marvel, designed to host
large-scale international exhibitions, trade fairs, conventions, conferences,
and other prestigious events. It is equipped with multiple meeting rooms,
lounges, auditoriums, an amphitheatre and a business centre making it capable
of hosting a wide range of events. Its majestic multi-purpose hall and
plenary hall have a combined capacity of seven thousand people, which is larger
than the seating capacity of the famous Sydney Opera House in Australia. Its
magnificent Amphitheatre is equipped with a seating capacity of 3,000
individuals.
The architectural design of the Convention Centre building is inspired
by Indian traditions and showcases India’s confidence and conviction in its
past while also embracing modern facilities and way of life. The shape of the
building is derived from the Shankha (conch shell), and different walls and
facades of the Convention Centre depict several elements of India's traditional
art and culture including ‘Surya Shakti’ highlighting India’s efforts in
harnessing solar energy, ‘Zero to ISRO’, celebrating our achievements in
space, Pancha Mahabhuta signifying the building blocks of universal
foundation - Aakash (Sky), Vayu (Air), Agni (Fire), Jal (Water), Prithvi
(Earth), among others. Also, various paintings and Tribal art forms from
different regions of the country adorn the Convention Centre.