PM Modi performs pooja at revamped ITPO complex at Pragati Maidan ahead of inauguration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed a ‘pooja’ on July 26 at the newly designed India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) complex at the Pragati Maidan ahead of the official inauguration. (Image: PIB)

The newly designed International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) will be officially inaugurated in the evening by the Prime Minister, who will also deliver a speech. (Image: PIB)

He also interacted with and congratulated the workers involved in the construction of the complex. (Image: PIB)

The Prime Minister also felicitated the Shramjeevis at the ITPO complex in New Delhi. (Image: PIB)

The facility was developed as a national project at a cost of about 2,700 million rupees and covers an area of about 123 hectares.

The IECC complex was developed as India's largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination.

It includes several state-of-the-art facilities, including a convention centre, exhibition halls and amphitheatres, the PMO said, adding that the new facility is in line with.

The architectural design of the Convention Centre building is inspired by Indian traditions and showcases India’s confidence and convention in its past while embracing modern facilities. (With inputs from agencies)