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Nations with a new convention center was justified on the need of needing a new 'world class' exhibition-cum-convention centre for the G20 meetings that India was to host few years later. Conservationists and architects from all over the world protested the plan to demolish the iconic Hall of Nation and instead asked the government to preserve the renowned heritage building. However, a few days later, notwithstanding intense protests and outrage, ITPO demolished the celebrated building. The complex was replaced by a new Bharat Mandapam, which was inaugurated by Narendra Modi in July 2023. In September 2023, it hosted the G20 Leader's Summit.
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265:. It is one the largest convention centres in India. Inaugurated in 2023, it was built after razing down the iconic Hall of Nations. Featuring a total built-up area of 390,000 sq. metres, comprising an iconic, world-class meeting hall that can accommodate 7,000 people in a single format, six modern exhibition halls with an exhibition area of 1.5 lakh sq. metres. The
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infrastructure connectivity to encourage the use of public transportation, but also allow roads to decongest fast. Pragati Maidan is spread over 123 acres of prime land in the heart of India's capital, New Delhi. The revamped complex comprises the newly built double-storied exhibition Halls - 1, 2, 3, 4. 5 & 15 and a single-floor structure - Hall 6.
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Bhairon Road on the South. To its east runs the main railway line to Central and Southern India. Pragati Maidan is situated in Central Delhi. Pragati Maidan offers about 61,290 sq. metres of covered exhibition space in 16 halls, besides 10,000 sq. metres of open display area.
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