PM Modi inaugurates revamped Pragati Maidan complex in Delhi, venue will host G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) named as ‘Bharat Mandapam,’ at the redeveloped Pragati Maidan complex in Delhi. (ANI)

Set to be the largest conference and exhibition site in India, the complex will also be the — venue of the G-20 Summit in September. (ANI Photo)

Earlier this morning, the Prime Minister participated in a Havan and Puja at the new India Trade Promotion Organisation complex prior to the inauguration and among those present were members of his Cabinet and the construction workers who worked on the project. (ANI Photo)

After the havan, the Prime Minister felicitated the workers and posed for a photo with them. (ANI Photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with Shramjeevis at the new ITPO complex prior to the inauguration of the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)

Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Nirmala Sitharaman, Jyotiraditya Scindia and other dignitaries attend a Havan and Puja being performed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Unseen) at the new ITPO complex prior to the inauguration of the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)

The conference centre is spread over 53,399 sq m and has the capacity to seat 7,000 people in its multi-purpose and plenary halls combined — larger than the iconic Sydney Opera House which can hold around 5,900 in its various halls. (ANI Photo)

According to PM Modi, the IECC was developed at a cost of around Rs 2,700 crore. Here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in a Havan and Puja at the new ITPO complex prior to the inauguration of the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre complex, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)

The project has been designed by international firm Aedas, which is the architect of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, and Indian firm Arcop, which was one of the sub-consultants for IGI Airport Terminal 3. (PIB Twitter)

IECC boasts a magnificent amphitheater with a seating capacity of 3,000 individuals, equivalent to 3 PVR theatres combined.

According to the PMO statement, the building’s elliptical shape is inspired by the shankha or conch shell, while its walls and facades have several elements of traditional art. (PIB Twitter)

Addressing the gathering at Delhi’s Pragati Maidan complex on Wednesday, PM Modi said that the world will see India’s rising stature when newly built International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC), named as ‘Bharat Mandapam,’ will host the G20 Summit this year in September. (PTI)

Artists perform during the inauguration of the redeveloped International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex at Pragati Maidan, in New Delhi, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Actor Aamir Khan and others during the inauguration of the redeveloped International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex. (PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and others during the inauguration of the redeveloped International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre complex. (PTI)