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276:. 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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