PM Modi likely to inaugurate new Pragati Maidan convention centre on July 26

The redeveloped Pragati Maidan complex, which is owned by ITPO, is spread across 123 acres and is India’s largest venue for “MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions)”, the PIB said.

“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 Center (NECC) in Shanghai,” the tweet read.

In another tweet, the government said level three of the convention centre, which is scheduled to host the G20 summit, had a seating capacity of 7,000, making it larger than the 5,500-seater Sydney Opera House.

“IECC boasts a magnificent amphitheater with a seating capacity of 3,000 individuals i.e., equivalent to 3 PVR theatres combined. Provision of over 5,500 vehicle parking spaces,” the tweet stated.

The redevelopment of Pragati Maidan began in 2017, with an initial deadline of 2019, however, work has continued on the site till recently. The project is being executed by state-owned construction company, NBCC (India) Ltd. Apart from the IECC, the project includes construction of new exhibition halls.