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Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

It is the largest and oldest national exhibition and conference complex in India and even South Asia. It is located in the center of New Delhi and is the most important business exhibition landmark in India.

Basic information

English name: Pragati Maidan (meaning "Place of Progress")

New name: Bharat Mandapam (after revamp in 2023)

Location: Mathura Road, downtown New Delhi, India, adjacent to Delhi Zoo

Founded/opened: November 3, 1972 (to commemorate the 25th anniversary of India’s independence)

Renovation and upgrade: Reconstruction (IECC project) will be completed in July 2023, with a total investment of approximately 27 billion rupees

Land area: approximately 123 acres (approximately 500,000 square meters)

Exhibition space: approximately 61,300 square meters indoors and approximately 10,000 square meters outdoor

Number of exhibition halls: 16 modern exhibition halls, 1 top conference center

Manager: Indian Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO, directly under the Ministry of Commerce of India)

Core landmark: Shiva Shape Conference Center (Bharat Mandapam), conference hall that can accommodate 7,000 people

Core features

South Asia Convention and Exhibition Hub: Hosts more than 70 international exhibitions every year, including the India International Trade Expo, New Delhi International Book Fair, and the Indian Auto Expo (Auto Expo)

G20 Main Venue: 2023 G20 New Delhi Summit Main Venue

Architectural landmark: The old museum was designed by the famous Indian architect Raz Riwal, with modernism combined with Mughal "Jali" hollow style

Convenient transportation: close to the subway, main roads and railway hubs, accessible to the whole city