Lok Sabha Question No. 171 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-25
Subject: Development of World Class Convention Centre
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: DUSHYANT SINGH

## MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.171

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 th  APRIL, 2016

## DEVELOPMENT OF WORLD CLASS CONVENTION CENTRE

## 171.  SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वािणÏय एवं उɮयोग मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is supporting the development of an Exhibition -cum -Convention Centre (ECC) in Delhi;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the list of facilities that are likely to be provided in the ECC and its location;
- (c) the details of the mode of development of this project and the expected time for its completion;
- (d) whether the proposed exhibition centre, convention centre and multiperformance arena developments are likely to generate a substantial amount of direct and indirect employment opportunities; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

वािणÏ य एवं उɮयोग राÏ य मंत्री ) Įीमती िनमर्ला सीतारमण ( ( èवतंत्र प्रभार )

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a)  : Yes, Madam.
- (b)  : (i) A project has been conceived on re-development of PragatiMaidan Complex, New Delhi. The proposal tentatively envisages development of 3,26,065 sq. mtrs of  built-up area including 1,19,445 sq. mtrs of exhibition space, a Convention Centre with seating capacity  of  7000  pax  with  number  of  different  sized  meeting  rooms, space  for  public  circulation,  support  facilities  and  parking  space  for about 4800 passenger cars in Phase-I of development plan.  In PhaseII, further development  of  86,255  sq.  mtrs.  of  exhibition area  is envisaged.
- (ii) Under  another  proposal  of  Department  of  Industrial  Policy  and Promotion  creation  of  a  World  Class  State-of-the-Art  Exhibition-cumConvention  Centre  is  planned  in  Dwarka,  New  Delhi.    The  proposed Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre will comprise a host of independent

and mutually beneficial facilities like exhibition halls, convention centres, banquet halls, auditoria, arena, financial centre, hotels, Food & Beverage (F&B) outlets & retail services.

- (c)  : (i) The project atPragatiMaidan is proposed to be implemented on EPC (Turnkey or Design Build) mode.

The period for completion of the project in Phase-I is envisaged as 36 months from the date of award of the project to the executing agency, subject to the statutory clearances.

(ii) The project atDwarkais being developed in Public-Private Partnership, utilizing, if necessary, viability gap funding of Government of India.   Completion of the project is dependent upon confirmation and approval  of  various  activities  needed  to  be  undertaken  with  regard  to implementation of the Project by respective authorities/agencies.

- (d) : Yes, Madam.
- (e) : The proposed projects can become a key facilitator in making the NCR a globally competitive Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) destination.

Exhibitions and conventions provide a strong stimulus to the domestic industries,  including  transportation,  travel  and  tourism,  catering  and hospitality.    The  Convention  and  Exhibition  industry  has  a  multiplier effect of up to 2 to 6 times, depending upon the type of industry.

Exhibitions  result  in  generation  of  employment,  not  only  directly,  but also through the growth in allied industries as a result of the economic stimulus propagated through exhibitions and conventions.

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