The redeveloped Pragati Maidan conference centre, which is the venue for the G20 leaders’ summit in September, will on Saturday host its first high-profile occasion because the web site was rebuilt.
On Thursday, NITI Aayog introduced that its eighth governing council assembly, with the theme ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Role of Team India’, can be held at the “new Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the assembly, to be attended by state Chief Ministers and Lieutenant-Governors of Union Territories, the Aayog mentioned in an announcement.
The web site, owned by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), has been underneath redevelopment by state-owned development firm NBCC (India) Ltd since 2017.
The preliminary deadline for the venture was 2019, however work has continued at the positioning till now.
Work started in 2017 with the demolition of present constructions, together with the enduring Hall of Nations, which was designed by architect Raj Rewal and was opened in 1972 to mark 25 years of Independence.
The redevelopment venture consists of the convention-cum-exhibition centre, six exhibition halls, an administration block and an amphitheatre with a capability to host 3,000 folks.
Two officers with data of the venture mentioned on Thursday that the elliptic-shaped conference centre, which can host the G20 summit on September 9 and 10, is prepared and would be the location for the NITI Aayog assembly.
One official mentioned some minor works are left within the different buildings, which might be accomplished by July. An official mentioned Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla held a gathering with the Delhi Police Commissioner, MCD Commissioner, NDMC Chairperson and Delhi Chief Secretary to focus on preparedness for G20 and the NITI Aayog assembly. “The assembly was held on Thursday afternoon and lasted for almost two hours — Bhalla noticed all of the displays of Delhi Police and different departments,” the official mentioned.
“In the assembly, additionally they mentioned the NITI Aayog assembly and the Inter-State Council assembly on Sunday, hours after the inauguration of the brand new Parliament constructing.”
A Delhi Police officer mentioned the NITI Aayog and Inter-State Council conferences at Pragati Maidan can be a rehearsal forward of the G20 Summit and that every one applicable safety preparations have been made. The NITI Aayog council assembly will embrace dialogue on eight themes: Viksit Bharat @ 2047; thrust on MSMEs; infrastructure and investments; minimising compliances; girls’s empowerment; well being and diet; ability growth; and Gati Shakti for space growth and social infrastructure, the assertion mentioned.