Pragati Maidan is a major exhibition and convention center in New Delhi. This is also known by the name of Bharat Mandapam. With approximately 150 acres (625,000 m²) of exhibition space at Pragati Maidan, it is one of the largest convention centers in India¹. - 18 exhibition halls: There are 18 exhibition halls in Pragati Maidan, in which different exhibitions and events are held. - Nehru Pavilion, Defense Pavilion, Indira Pavilion, and Son of India Pavilion: These pavilions are located inside Pragati Maidan and are used for various exhibitions and events. - Auditorium: There is also an auditorium in Pragati Maidan, where rock shows and plays are organised. - Internal shuttle service: Pragati Maidan also has an internal shuttle service, which helps the spectators to reach from one place to another¹. Basic information of Pragati Maidan: - Times: Pragati Maidan remains open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. - How to reach: To reach Pragati Maidan, the best option is to get down from Supreme Court metro station¹. History of Pragati Maidan: - Pragati Maidan was inaugurated on 3 November 1972, when Indira Gandhi inaugurated it on the occasion of Asia 72. - The specialty of Pragati Maidan is that it was built to celebrate 25 years of India's independence¹. *Redevelopment of Pragati Maidan:
its new Bharat Mandapam was to open in 2023. - The Naye Bharat Mandapam has a convention hall with a seating capacity of 7,000 people, and 6 modern exhibition halls².
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