What is Yashobhoomi?

Sept. 18, 2023

Prime Minister recently inaugurated the first phase of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), named Yashobhoomi, in New Delhi's Dwarka.

About Yashobhoomi:

  • 'YashoBhoomi' or India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) is a state-of-the-art modern convention centre located in Dwarka, New Delhi.
  • It will be among the world’s largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) destinations.
  • It has a magnificent Convention Centre, multiple Exhibition halls and other facilities.
  • Features:
    • The project covers a total area of over 8.9 lakh square metres with a total built-up area of more than 1.8 lakh square metres.
    • Cost: The project is developed around a cost of Rs 5400 crores.
    • The Convention Center, built across more than 73 thousand square metres of area, comprises 15 convention rooms, including the Main Auditorium, the Grand Ballroom and 13 meeting rooms with a total capacity of holding 11,000 delegates.
    • It has the largest LED media facade in the country.
    • The plenary hall in the Convention Center is equipped with a seating capacity of around 6,000 guests.
    • The exhibition halls are built across over 1.07 lakh square metres of area suitable for hosting exhibitions, trade fairs and business events.
    • It is equipped with a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment system boasting 100 per cent wastewater reuse and provisions of rainwater harvesting.