ITPO to redevelop Pragati Maidan into world-class convention centre
NEW DELHI. The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) is planning to transform Pragati Maidan into a world-class convention centre, Parliament was informed on Monday.
"The proposal entails a total development of 3,26,065 sq metres of built-up area, including 1,19,445 sq metres of exhibition space, a convention centre with seating capacity of 7,000 persons with a number of different-sized meeting rooms, space for public circulation... in phase-I," Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. It would also have support facilities and parking space for some 4,800 passenger cases in phase-I of the development plan.
In phase-II, development of 86,225 sq metres of exhibition space has been proposed. "This is proposed to be developed in two phases by dismantling 23 state pavilions and five central ministry pavilions," the minister said. Hall 1 to 6, 14 to 20 and other structures would also be redeveloped in phase-I, along with Hall of Nations and Nehru Pavilion, she said. She replied yes when asked if ITPO has decided to demolish the two iconic structures of the Hall of Nations, India`s first pillarless building, and the Nehru Pavilion.. BUsiness Standard
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