| Yashobhoomi | |
|---|---|
 Yashobhoomi International Convention Centre Main Auditorium | |
 | |
| Alternative names | India International Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| General information | |
| Type | Convention center |
| Architectural style | Contemporary architecture |
| Location | Sector 25, Dwarka, Delhi, India |
| Coordinates | 28°55′36″N 077°04′00″E / 28.92667°N 77.06667°E |
| Groundbreaking | 20 September 2018[2] |
| Completed | 15 September 2023[1] |
| Opened | 17 September 2023[1] |
| Cost | ₹25,700 crore (US$3.1 billion) |
| Client | India International Convention and Exhibition Center Limited |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 73,000 sq.m. (Phase-I) 890,000 sq.m. (entire project)[1] |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | CP Kukreja Architects IDOM ARCOP Associates |
| Main contractor | Larsen & Toubro |
| Other information | |
| Seating capacity | 11,000 (Phase-I) |
| Public transit access |  Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector - 25 |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
Yashobhoomi (lit. "Land of Fame" ) is a convention center located in Sector 25, Dwarka, Delhi, India.[3] It is the largest convention center in India and Asia by area, and one of the biggest MICE facilities in the world.[4][5] Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid Yashobhoomi's foundation stone on 20 September 2018.[6][7] Construction began on the following day and Phase-I was expected to be completed by September 2022 so that Yashobhoomi could host the G20 Summit in 2023.
However, labour shortages and slowdowns in work caused by the COVID-19 pandemic delayed completion to 15 September 2023. Yashobhoomi (Phase-I) was inaugurated by PM Modi On his birthday, September 17, 2023.[8][9]
Its development cost ₹25,700 crore (US$3.1 billion),[2][7] out of which its first phase costs ₹5,400 crore (US$650 million). The total area of the entire convention center is 890,000 m2, with built-up areas of over 100,000 m2 and 300,000 m2, while its first phase covers 73,000 m2.[1]
- ^ a b c d "PM Modi inaugurates Phase 1 of Convention and Exhibition Centre 'Yashobhoomi' at Dwarka". Press Trust of India. 17 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ^ a b "World-class convention centre in Dwarka by 2025, contract awarded for phase-1". Hindustan Times. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ "IICC (India International Convention & Expo Centre)". www.iiccnewdelhi.com. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ Ghosh, Debanshu (9 July 2023). "ASIA'S LARGEST CONVENTION CENTRE IN DWARKA". Indian Stock Market Daily Updates (ISMDU). Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ "YashoBhoomi: All about India's largest MICE convention centre inaugurated by PM Modi". The Week. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "PM Narendra Modi takes Delhi metro to lay foundation stone of convention centre". Hindustan Times. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ a b "PM Modi lays foundation stone of world-class convention centre in Delhi". Jagranjosh.com. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ "YashoBhoomi: 5 Points On Convention Centre To Be Inaugurated By PM Modi". NDTV.com. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ Sadana, Aashi; Ravi Shankar, Asmita (17 September 2023). "YashoBhoomi Convention Centre, a Metro Line, 'Vishwakarma' Scheme For Artisans Launched By PM On His Birthday – LIVE". News18. Retrieved 17 September 2023.