Yashobhoomi inauguration highlights: PM Narendra Modi dedicates Rs 5,400-crore Yashobhoomi convention centre Phase 1 to nation

Yashobhoomi launch LIVE | PM Modi dedicates the India International Convention and Expo Centre to the nation 

Here are some images from Dwarka in New Delhi as the Prime Minister formally launches the world-class Yashobhoomi convention centre:

PM Modi inaugurates the Yashobhoomi convention centre using a remote control

Images: twitter.com/DDNewslive

VIDEO | PM Modi inaugurates the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) - 'Yashobhoomi' - in Delhi's Dwarka. pic.twitter.com/xEYoMDMn91

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 17, 2023

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Prime Minister @narendramodi launches #PMVishwakarmaYojana and dedicates #Yashobhoomi Convention Centre to the nation.@PMOIndiahttps://t.co/9d45TkJUSm

— Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (@MIB_India) September 17, 2023

PM Modi formally launches Vishwakarma scheme

VIDEO | PM Modi interacts with artisans and craftsmen at International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), YashoBhoomi, at Delhi's Dwarka. pic.twitter.com/L7guWwcscg

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 17, 2023

VIDEO | PM Modi interacts with artisans and craftsmen at International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), YashoBhoomi, in Dwarka, Delhi.

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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 17, 2023

VIDEO | "When all the (world) leaders came to Delhi (for G20 Summit), the prime minister felt that we should show them, especially their spouses, what Indian culture is all about. So, we did an exhibition to which we took all their spouses. This exhibition was about the 5,000… pic.twitter.com/n1PkJRIhcd

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 17, 2023

What is the PM Vishwakarma scheme?

The Rs 13,000-crore PM Vishwakarma scheme is aimed at improving the training, quality, and outreach of traditional artisans and craftsmen. The ambitious scheme is expected to help around 30 lakh craftsmen like weavers, goldsmiths, blacksmiths, laundry workers and barbers, among others. 

It aims to tap the 'guru-shishya' tradition or family-based practice of traditional skills by artisans and craftsmen working with their hands and tools, according to an official statement. 

Yashobhoomi LIVE | PM Modi interacts with Delhi Metro staff after inaugurating extension of Delhi Airport Metro Express line

The extended portion connects the Dwarka Sector 21 train station of the Delhi Metro to the new Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 station. 

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the extension of Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to a new metro station ‘YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25’. pic.twitter.com/8qXxhwtp9i

— ANI (@ANI) September 17, 2023

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with employees of the Delhi Metro after inaugurating the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to a new metro station ‘YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25’. pic.twitter.com/g8D1UbESfh

— ANI (@ANI) September 17, 2023

According to an official statement, the Delhi Metro will increase the operational speed of trains on the Airport Express Line from 90 to 120 km/hour, completing journeys from New Delhi to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 in about 21 minutes.

Yashobhoomi LIVE | PM Modi onboard Delhi Metro ahead of inaugurating extension of Delhi Airport Metro Express line 

VIDEO: PM Sh @NarendraModi travels in Delhi Metro ahead of inaugurating the extension of Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to a new metro station ‘YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25’. pic.twitter.com/2JgYGu0BBF

— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) September 17, 2023

PM Modi was travelling in the Delhi metro to reach the Dwarka, where he would inaugurate the newly-built Yashobhoomi convention centre.  

Which 18 trades will the PM Vishwakarma scheme cover?

The following 18 trades are included only in the first instance of the scheme, with the possibility of additions in future instances:  

• Carpenter
• Boat maker
• Armourer
• Blacksmith
• Hammer and tool kit maker
• Locksmith
• Goldsmith
• Potter
• Sculptor/stone breaker
• Cobbler/shoesmith/footwear artisan
• Mason
• Basket/mat/broom maker/coir weaver
• Doll and toy maker (traditional)
• Barber
• Garland maker
• Washerman
• Tailor
• Fishing net maker

PM Narendra Modi greets people on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti

The Prime Minister saluted all the craftsmen and creators who are taking innovation in society forward with their dedication, talent and hard work.

The Prime Minister's Vishwakarma scheme will provide recognition to the Vishwakarma community through PM Vishwakarma certificates and ID cards, using which, the eligible individuals will be able to avail subsidised loans of up to Rs 1 lakh in the first tranche and Rs 2 lakh in the second tranche. These loans will be given at a concessional interest rate of five per cent.

The PM had announced the PM Vishwakarma scheme in his August 15 speech.

PM Modi to also formally launch Vishwakarma scheme at 11:30 am today 

The PM Vishwakarma scheme, aimed at supporting and skilling the people engaged in traditional crafts, will cover 18 crafts and will be fully funded by the Centre at an outlay of Rs 13,000 crore. 

Image: twitter.com/MIB_India

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PM Modi says Yashobhoomi going to be synonymous with sustainability

"I am confident this will be a very sought after destination for conferences and meetings. It will draw delegates from all around the world," PM Narendra Modi wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on the eve of the official inauguration of the Yashobhoomi convention centre. The PM also said that the Yashobhoomi complex has received Platinum certification from Indian Green Building Council. 

The Yashobhoomi convention centre is equipped with a modern wastewater treatment system and provisions for rainwater harvesting.

In pictures: The iconic Yashobhoomi convention centre 

Images: twitter.com/narendramodi

Yashobhoomi LIVE | Yashobhoomi, one of the largest exhibition halls in the world

The exhibition halls are spread across over 1.07 lakh square metres of area, and will be utilised for hosting:

• exhibitions; 
• trade fairs, and 
• business events

The Yashobhoomi exhibition halls are connected to a grand foyer space uniquely designed with a copper ceiling that filters light through the various skylights. The Yashobhoomi foyer houses a host of support areas such as media rooms, VVIP lounges, cloak facilities, a visitor information centre and ticketing counters. 

Image: twitter.com/narendramodi

Yashobhoomi LIVE | How big is the Yashobhoomi project? What's its total capacity? Here are answers to all your questions

• The ‘Yashobhoomi’ convention centre has a total built up area of more than 1.8 lakh square metres
• The convention centre is set to find its place among the world’s largest meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) facilities
• It is built across more than 73 thousand square metres of area
• The convention centre comprises 15 convention rooms including the main auditorium and the grand ballroom
• Its plenary hall is equipped with a seating capacity of around 6,000 guests
• The grand ballroom can host around 2,500 guests, with an extended open area capable of seating up to 500 people
• The convention centre houses one of the largest exhibition halls in the world
• The exhibition halls are built across over 1.07 lakh square metres of area suitable for hosting exhibitions, trade fairs and business events
• The ‘convention centre is equipped with a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment system boasting 100 per cent wastewater reuse and provisions of rainwater harvesting
• The complex has an underground car parking facility with a capacity of more than 3,000 cars and more than 100 electric charging points
• Delhi Metro will increase the operational speed of trains on the Airport Express Line from 90 to 120 km/hour, completing journeys from New Delhi  to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 in about 21 minutes

Read more on Yashobhoomi here

Yashobhoomi LIVE | The mega Yashobhoomi project at first glance...

Sharing images of the Yashobhoomi project on Saturday, the PM wrote: "The incredibly impressive convention centre at Delhi's Dwarka is set to be inaugurated tomorrow." 

Here's what we know about the Yashobhoomi convention centre so far: 

The government’s Yashobhoomi project has a “magnificent convention centre” equipped with the largest LED media façade in the country and with state-of-the-art seating facilities, aimed at ensuring world-class experience to visitors, according to an official statement. The operationalisation of the ‘Yashobhoomi’ convention centre will strengthen the Prime Minister’s vision of having a world class infrastructure for hosting meetings, conferences and exhibitions in the country.

Yashobhoomi LIVE | Ahead of the inauguration of the mega infra project, PM Modi says Yashobhoomi will stand out as one of top convention & exhibition centres globally

Sharing the pictures in a post on social networking site Facebook, PM Modi said that the Yashobhoomi centre has "state-of-the-art features and unparalleled facilities".

Yashobhoomi will stand out as one of the top convention and exhibition centres globally, the Prime Minister said. Read more on what the PM said about the upcoming Yashobhoomi inauguration

Welcome to Zeebiz.com's blog on the much-awaited inauguration of the Yashobhoomi convention centre

PM Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the first phase of the Yashobhoomi international convention and expo centre located at Dwarka in the national capital at 11 am on September 17. The Yashobhoomi project is Developed at a cost of about Rs 5,400 crore.

The Yashobhoomi project is spread across a total project area of more than 8.9 lakh square metres, and boasts a seating capacity of more than 110,00 delegates. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, the Yashobhoomi convention centre will be connected to Delhi Airport Metro Express line. 

The PM will also inaugurate an extended portion of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line, from Dwarka Sector 21 to the all-new Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 metro station, on the same day.