Bharat Mandapam: All You Need To Know About The Grand Venue Of G20 Summit

Leaders of the world's biggest economies have gathered in New Delhi for a two-day G20 summit that began on Saturday. The mega summit is being held at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the grandeur of which is being praised by the delegates.

Sep 9, 2023 - 13:30
Bharat Mandapam: All You Need To Know About The Grand Venue Of G20 Summit
  1. 'Bharat Mandapam' was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 26, 2023. It is conceptualised in response to the Prime Minister's vision for the nation to have state-of-the-art infrastructure for hosting crucial meetings, conferences, and exhibitions.
  2. The Convention Centre was developed at a cost of about Rs 2,700 crore. 
  3. The IECC complex is India's largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination, with a campus area of over 123 acres. 
  4. The Centre is designed to host large-scale international exhibitions, trade fairs, conventions, conferences, and other prestigious events. It is equipped with multiple meeting rooms, lounges, auditoriums, an amphitheatre and a business centre making it capable of hosting a wide range of events. The amphitheater is equipped with a seating capacity of 3,000 individuals.
  5. 'Bharat Mandapam' also has a majestic multi-purpose hall and plenary hall that have a combined capacity of seven thousand people, which is larger than the seating capacity of the famous Sydney Opera House in Australia. 
  6. The architectural design of the convention centre building is inspired by Indian traditions and showcases India's confidence and conviction in its past while also embracing modern facilities and way of life. 
  7. The shape of the building is derived from the 'Shankha' (conch shell), and different walls and facades of the Convention Centre depict several elements of India's traditional art and culture. 
  8. Various paintings and tribal art forms from different regions of India also adorn the Convention Centre.
  9. 'Bharat Mandapam' also has a 5G-enabled fully Wi-Fi-covered campus, 10G Intranet connectivity, interpreter room equipped with cutting-edge technology to support 16 different languages, advanced AV systems with huge-sized video walls, building management system ensuring optimal functionality and energy efficiency, light management system with dimming and occupancy sensors, state-of-the-art DCN (Data Communication Network) system, integrated surveillance system and energy-efficient centralized air conditioning system.
  10. For the convenience of visitors, the IECC has a provision of over 5,500 vehicle parking spaces.