‘Yashobhoomi’ inauguration highlights: 'India is not going to stop now, we will continue to move forward,' says PM Modi

'Yashobhoomi' inauguration highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the convention centre in Delhi on Sunday on the occasion of his birthday.

PM Modi speaks at the inaugural event of 'Yashobhoomi'.

'Yashobhoomi' inauguration highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ₹5,400 crore first phase of the India International Convention Centre (IICC), named YashoBhoomi in Dwarka, on his birthday on Sunday. The state-of- the art convention centre is built over a sprawling area of over 73,000 square metres. It comprises 15 convention rooms including the main auditorium, a grand ballroom and 13 meeting rooms with a total capacity of holding 11,000 delegates. ...Read More

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• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 09:46 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: PM Vishwakarma scheme will change lives of craftsmen, says MP CM Chouhan

  Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching the PM Vishwakarma scheme on 'Vishwakarma Jayanti' at ‘Yashobhoomi’ convention centre. He said that this scheme will change the lives of our craftsmen.

  PM Modi launched the PM Vishwakarma scheme aimed at benefitting traditional artisans and craftspeople.

  "I thank PM Narendra Modi for launching the Vishwakarma scheme on 'Vishwakarma Jayanti'...This scheme will definitely change the lives of our craftsmen," MP CM said.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 08:58 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: ‘Yet another testimony of our dynamic leader’, says Union Minister Sonowal

  Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal praised the PM Vishwakarma Yojna that PM Modi launched as part of the ‘Yashobhoomi’ inauguration programme and said that this will not only going to help the marginalised section but will also help create a new ecosystem of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 07:24 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: PM Modi working towards empowering marginalised, says Union minister Pashupati Kumar Paras

  Union minister and Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party supremo Pashupati Kumar Paras on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been assiduously working towards empowering the poor and marginalised.

  Paras, the Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, was speaking at the launch of the PM Vishwakarma scheme in Muzaffarpur.

  "The scheme will help make our artisans not only vocal but truly global... their standard of living will improve and they will get recognition," he said.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 06:15 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: EAM Jaishankar  speaks on 'PM Vishwakarma' launch event

  On the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scheme, dedicated to the 'Vishwakarmas' of the country, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on Sunday said that an exhibition, especially for the spouses of the G20 leaders, was set up earlier this month to showcase the works traditional artisans produced over thousands of years.

  The External Affairs Minister was speaking at the PM Vishwakarma event, which he attended via video conference from Thiruvananthapuram.

  He said that during the recently concluded G20 Summit, in the national capital, PM Modi felt that we should show the world leaders and especially their spouses, the Indian culture and tradition.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 05:33 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE| 'Often it is seen that a person wishes of presents on his/her birthday but India's 'Pradhansevak' wished of presents for the 'Vishwakarma' community': Smriti Irani speaks on the inauguration of ‘Yashobhoomi’

  "...Often it is seen that a person wishes of presents on his/her birthday but India's 'Pradhansevak' wished of presents for the 'Vishwakarma' community. For 18 traditional professions of our country, the PM launched the 'Vishwakarma' scheme...The PM dedicated a world-class convention centre 'YashoBhoomi' in the country's capital to the country..." says Union Minister Smriti Irani speaking of the inauguration of the ‘Yashobhoomi’ convention centre in Delhi.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 05:06 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE| 'Another election jumla': Congress slams Modi over PM Vishwakarma Yojana

  The Congress on Sunday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the launch of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, alleging that he is "offering yet another election jumla (gimmick)" but continues to be "selectively silent" on the issue of caste census.

  Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the people "won't be fooled again" and it is time for "Prime Minister Modi's retirement".

  Earlier on Sunday, Modi launched the ₹13,000-crore PM Vishwakarma Yojana for traditional artisans and craftsmen, and inaugurated the ₹5,400-crore first phase of the state-of-the-art India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) -- 'Yashobhoomi' -- at Dwarka in Delhi.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 04:36 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: PM Vishwakarma scheme would give identity to craftspersons, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took part in the launch of PM Vishwakarma scheme which coincided with PM Narendra Modi's birthday and said that PM Vishwakarma scheme would give identity to craftspersons.

  Rajnath Singh said, "Since 2014 we have connected small-level artisans with the banking system. PM Vishwakarma scheme would give identity to these small-level craftsmen. Under this scheme, training would also be provided to these craftsmen. During training, ₹500 will be provided to these artisans per day. They would also be provided loans to start their own business. This loan would be provided at a meagre amount of 5 per cent without giving any security.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 04:18 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE| Bharat Mandapam, Yashobhoomi to promote trade, employment, says Goyal

  The two world class convention and exhibition centres -- Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan and Yashobhoomi at Dwarka -- will help promote trade, industry and employment, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday.

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the first phase of India International Convention and Expo Centre - 'Yashobhoomi' to the nation at Dwarka on Sunday, while the ITPO's Bharat Mandapam was inaugurated on July 26.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 03:45 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: Agricultural minister Narendra Singh Tomar praises 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme

  The 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme was launched today on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti. Under this scheme, the (central) government will spend ₹13,000 crore in five years (for traditional workers)," says Union Agricultural minister Narendra Singh Tomar.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 03:35 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw  praises 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme

  "PM Modi today launched the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme which will benefit the traditional workers and their families, and help them get the benefits of modern technology. This scheme will benefit nearly 30 lakh families," said Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw."

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 03:23 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: Historic day for India: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme launch

  The 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme represents a perfect blend of India's civilisational ethos and traditional craftsmanship, and through this, artisans are being brought into the mainstream, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme on the occasion of 'Vishwakarma Jayanti' and under this, traditional craftspeople and artisans will be provided loan assistance at a minimal interest rate without the need for collateral.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 03:03 PM

  Story | From ‘Yashobhoomi’, PM Modi's pitch for ‘conference tourism’: ‘Lakhs of employment opportunities' 

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the first phase of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), named Yashobhoomi, in New Delhi's Dwarka and said centres like this and Bharat Mandapam, which hosted the recently concluded G20 Summit, will make Delhi one of the biggest hubs of conference tourism. After launching the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme on the occasion of 'Vishwakarma Jayanti', under which traditional craftsmen and artisans will be provided loan assistance at a minimal interest rate without the need for collateral, Modi said lakhs of youth are expected to get employment opportunities through 'Yashobhoomi' Convention Centre. Read More

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 02:43 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: India is not going to stop now, we will continue to move forward, make new targets and achieve them, says PM Modi

  "Mark my words - India is not going to stop now, we will continue to move forward, make new targets and achieve them," says PM Modi at inauguration event of phase-1 of India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) - ‘Yashobhoomi’.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 02:28 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: We hope Yashobhoomi will enhance Delhi's image in the world, says PM Modi

  "We hope Yashobhoomi will enhance Delhi's image in the world," says PM Modi while concluding his address at the inauguration event of phase-1 of India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) - 'Yashobhoomi'

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 02:25 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: Under PM Vishwakarma scheme, govt will provide up to ₹3 lakhs loan without any (bank) guarantee: PM Modi

  "Under the PM Vishwakarma scheme, the government will provide up to ₹3 lakhs loan without any (bank) guarantee. It has also been ensured that the interest rate is also very low. Govt has decided that ₹1 lakh loan will be given in the beginning and when it is repaid, govt will provide additional ₹2 lakhs loan to the Vishwakarma partners", PM Modi said at the inaugural event of ‘Yashobhoomi’ in Delhi.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 02:08 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: ‘Vocal for local' shared responsibility-PM Modi

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: PM Modi on Sunday sadi the ‘vocal for local’ campaign aimed at promoting domestic goods is a shared responsibility and needs collective effort for success. He was addressing the crowd at the Yashobhoomi convention centre during the launch of PM Vishwakarma scheme - aimed at supporting artisans and craftspersons.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 02:00 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: PM Modi extends greeting on Vishwakarma Jayanti

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: "Today is Vishwakarma Jayanti, this day is dedicated to artisans. I extend my greetings to the nation on Vishwakarma Jayanti," says PM Modi at inauguration event of phase-1 of India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) - 'Yashobhoomi' - in Delhi's Dwarka.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 01:46 PM

  'PM Vishwakarma' scheme launch: Modi felicitates artisans at Yashobhoomi convention centre

  

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 01:40 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: Modi felicitates artisans with ‘PM Vishwakarma’ certificates

  

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 01:37 PM

  Modi launches 'PM Vishwakarma' for artisans

  Yashobhommi inauguration LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched 'PM Vishwakarma' for artisans and craftspeople. He was at Yashobhoomi convention centre in Delhi's Dwarka for the event.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 01:17 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: Piyush Goyal congratulates PM on G20 success; '…Modi'fied G20'

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: Union Minister Piyush Goyal says, "In tough global situations, various events of G20 were organised in every corner of India under your (PM Modi) leadership. This connected all Indians and established it as the people's G20. In a newspaper this morning, a senior economist called it 'Modi'fied G20... You passed the New Delhi leaders' declaration which will show a new direction and change the global scenario in the near future..."

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 01:11 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration: What is ‘PM Vishwakarma’ scheme?

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved a new Central Sector Scheme “PM Vishwakarma” with a financial outlay of Rs.13,000 crore for a period of five years (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28).

  The scheme aims to strengthen and nurture the Guru-Shishya parampara or family-based practice of traditional skills by artisans and craftspeople working with their hands and tools.

  The scheme also aims at improving the quality, as well as the reach of products and services of artisans and craftspeople and to ensure that the Vishwakarmas are integrated with the domestic and global value chains.

  Under PM Vishwakarma scheme, the artisans and craftspeople will be provided recognition through PM Vishwakarma certificate and ID card, Credit Support upto Rs.1 lakh (First Tranche) and Rs.2 lakh (Second Tranche) with a concessional interest rate of 5%.

  The Scheme will further provide Skill Upgradation, Toolkit Incentive, Incentive for Digital Transactions and Marketing Support.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:58 PM

  Yashobhoomi convention centre: Union minister Piyush Goyal wishes Modi ‘happy birthday’

  

  Yashobhoomi convention centre live updates: Union minister Piyush Goyal wished PM Modi 'happy birthday' while addressing the gathering at the Yashobhoomi convention centre on Sunday.

  • The convention centre is based in Delhi's Dwarka.
  • It's first phase was launched today on PM Modi's birthday.
  • Ahead of the inaguration, PM also launched the extention of Airport Metro Express line, linking Dwarka sector 21 metro to Yashobhoomi metro station.
• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:51 PM

  Watch: How PM Modi on a Sunday reached Dwarka to inaugurate Yashobhoomi

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday on Sunday took a metro ride to reach Dwarka where he was scheduled to inaugurate a slew of projects. As seen in several other previous events, PM Modi prefers to take the metro route while travelling in Delhi. PM Modi took the metro ride from Dhaula Kuan station on the Airport Express line and reached the YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 metro station where he inaugurated the extension of the Airport Line.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:34 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: Modi, cabinet ministers at convention centre to launch PM Vishwakarma | Photo

  

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:23 PM

  'Yashobhoomi' inauguration LIVE: PM Modi launches phase 1 of convention centre

  

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: PM Modi launched the Yashobhoomi convention centre in Delhi on Sunday.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:07 PM

  'Yashobhoomi' inauguration: PM meets artisans of various states at exhibition

  

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE updates: On the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti and his birthday, PM Modi will launch a new scheme ‘PM Vishwakarma’ on Sunday in New Delhi. 

  • “It has been the sustained focus of PM Modi to give support to the people engaged in traditional crafts. This focus is driven by the desire to support the artisans and craftspeople financially and keep the age-old tradition, culture and diverse heritage alive and flourishing through local products, art and crafts,” the government explained the motive behind the scheme. 
  • Ahead of the launch, Modi met with artisans of various states at the exhibition organised at the International Convention & Expo Centre in Delhi's Dwarka on Sunday.
• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:00 PM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration: PM interacts with workers, artisans at expo centre exhibition

  

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: PM Modi on Sunday interacted with artisans and workers at the expo centre - Yashobhoomi – in Delhi's Dwarka.

  The YashoBhoomi centre, built over a sprawling area of over 73,000 square metres, comprises 15 convention rooms including the main auditorium. It also has a grand ballroom and 13 meeting rooms with a total capacity of holding 11,000 delegates. 

  2)The venue boasts the country's most extensive LED media facade. With a spacious ballroom capable of accommodating approximately 2,500 guests, it offers a grand setting for events. The venue also has cutting-edge security measures to ensure the safety of all attendees.

  3)Additionally, the convention centre features an expansive 1,07,000 square metres exhibition area. The project is being touted as the world’s largest Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) facility. 

  4)The plenary hall is furnished with seating capacity for approximately 6,000 guests.

  5)It will also be connected to Delhi Airport Metro Express line with the inauguration of the new metro station ‘Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25’.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 11:52 AM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration: PM Modi interacts with people at Delhi Metro | Watch
• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 11:50 AM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: All details about the convention centre

  

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 11:39 AM

  Yashobhoomi metro station LIVE: PM launches airport line metro extension

  PM Modi launched the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to a new metro station at Dwarka Sector 25 as well on Sunday.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 11:24 AM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration: PM Modi travels by Delhi Metro to launch project

  

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:51 AM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration: One of the largest convention centres light up at nigh | Photo

  

  YashoBhoomi is said to find its place among the world’s largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) facilities.  (Facebook/Narendra Modi)

  Yashobhoomi inauguration: The national capital will get its second world-class exhibition-conference centre. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday will inaugurate the first phase of India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), named YashoBhoomi, in Dwarka and also the extension of Delhi Metro's Airport Express Line from Dwarka Sector 21 to a new metro station at Dwarka Sector 25.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:34 AM

  Yashobhoomi metro station: When will it begin operation? Features and all other details

  Yashobhoomi inauguration LIVE: The opening of a new metro station at Dwarka Sector 25 will enhance urban connectivity in the sub-city and facilitate travel to the International Convention and Expo Centre, officials said on Saturday.

  • "Passenger operations on this new extension will be started from 3 pm on Sunday. With the addition of this section, the total length of the Airport Express line from New Delhi to YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector-25 will become 24.9 kilometres," the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said. 
  • Currently, services on the Airport Express line are available till Dwarka Sector 21, which is also the interchange point with Delhi Metro's Blue Line.
  • The journey from New Delhi to YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 will take about 21 minutes. The earlier travel time of approximately 22 minutes between New Delhi and Dwarka Sector 21 will come down to around 19 minutes, the officials said.
• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:10 AM

  Yashobhoomi inauguration: Get a glance of ‘world-class’ convention centre

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first phase of the India International Convention Centre (IICC), named YashoBhoomi in Dwarka, on his birthday on September 17. The YashoBhoomi convention centre spans 73,000 sq m with 15 convention rooms, a grand ballroom, and 13 meeting rooms for 11,000 delegates. Watch this video to know the key features of Yashobhoomi.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 09:56 AM

  ‘Yashobhoomi’ inauguration LIVE: Things to know about the convention centre

  1. Built across more than 73,000 square metres of area
  2. Comprises 15 convention rooms including the main auditorium, the grand ballroom and 13 meeting rooms with a total capacity of holding 11,000 delegates
  3. The plenary hall in the centre is equipped with a seating capacity of around 6,000 guests
  4. The grand ballroom, with a unique petal ceiling, can host around 2,500 guests
  5. It has an extended open area that can seat up to 500 people
  6. The 13 meeting rooms that are spread across eight floors are envisaged to hold a variety of meetings of different scales
  7. Yashobhoomi also houses one of the largest exhibition halls in the world
  8. The exhibition halls will be utilised for hosting exhibitions, trade fairs, and business events, and are connected to a grand foyer space which is uniquely designed with copper ceiling which filters light in the space through the various skylights
  9. It is equipped with high-tech security provisions to ensure safety for the visitors
  10. The underground car parking facility for over 3,000 cars is also equipped with more than 100 electric charging points.
• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 09:46 AM

  'Yashobhoomi' inauguration: Delhi Police issue traffic advisory in light of the event

  'Yashobhoomi' inauguration LIVE updates: In light of the inauguration of the first phase of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) project in Dwarka named Yashobhoomi, and the extension of the Delhi Metro Airport Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to the new Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 station, the Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory, outlining possible restrictions and snarls on National Highway-48 (NH-48).

  According to the advisory, the stretch from NH-48 to Nirmal Dham Nala or the Urban Extension Road 2 (UER-II) will be affected throughout the day, and commuters have been advised to avoid this route.

• Sun, 17 Sep 2023 09:36 AM

  'Yashobhoomi' inauguration LIVE: Modi to launch first phase of Delhi project

  'Yashobhoomi' inauguration LIVE: PM Modi will launch the first phase of the Delhi-based project on Sunday on the occasion of his birthday. A day before, he also shared a post, giving the details of the convention centre. 

  “At 11 AM tomorrow, 17th September, I will inaugurate Phase-1 of Yashobhoomi, a state-of-the-art and modern convention and expo centre in Dwarka, Delhi. I am confident this will be a very sought after destination for conferences and meetings. It will draw delegates from all around the world,” he shared a post on X(formerly Twitter).

  He also said, “You all will also be happy to know that Yashobhoomi is also going to be synonymous with sustainability. It has a modern wastewater treatment system, there are provisions for rainwater harvesting and the complex has received Platinum certification from Indian Green Building Council. A new Metro station, ‘Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25’ will also be inaugurated thus linking this iconic venue with the Delhi Metro Airport Express.”