{"id":153204,"date":"2023-07-28T13:50:19","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T08:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/?p=153204"},"modified":"2023-07-28T13:50:21","modified_gmt":"2023-07-28T08:20:21","slug":"pm-inaugurates-international-exhibition-cum-convention-centre-bharat-mandapam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/pm-inaugurates-international-exhibition-cum-convention-centre-bharat-mandapam\/","title":{"rendered":"PM inaugurates International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre \u2013 \u2018Bharat Mandapam\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>PM inaugurates International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre \u2013 \u2018Bharat Mandapam\u2019:<\/strong> Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the revamped Pragati Maidan complex in Delhi, introducing the impressive International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC), also known as Bharat Mandapam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/daily-current-affairs-and-quiz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the freshly renovated Pragati Maidan complex in Delhi, unveiling the spectacular International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC), popularly known as &#8216;Bharat Mandapam.&#8217; The IECC is set to become the largest conference and exhibition site in India and will be the venue for the upcoming <strong>G-20 Summit<\/strong> in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developed at a cost of approximately <strong>Rs 2,700 crore<\/strong>, the project was designed by renowned international firm Aedas, known for their work on the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, along with Indian firm Arcop, which played a role in the design of IGI Airport Terminal 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Impressive Features of IECC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PM inaugurates International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre \u2013 \u2018Bharat Mandapam\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Covers an area of 53,399 square metres and costs roughly Rs 2,700 crore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodates 7,000 people in its multi-purpose and plenary halls combined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seating capacity is more than that of the famed Sydney Opera House, housing about 5,900 people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed by Aedas, the architect of Marina Bay Sands, and Indian firm Arcop, involved in IGI Airport Terminal 3.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inspired Architectural Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The building\u2019s elliptical shape draws inspiration from the shankha or conch shell.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integration of traditional art elements on walls and facades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A magnificent amphitheatre with a seating capacity of 3,000 people, equivalent to three PVR theatres combined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PM inaugurates International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre \u2013 \u2018Bharat Mandapam\u2019: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the revamped Pragati Maidan complex in Delhi, introducing the impressive International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC), also known as Bharat Mandapam. 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