New Delhi: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated Phase 1 of India International Convention and Expo Centre - ‘Yashobhoomi’ to the nation at Dwarka, New Delhi on Sunday. ‘Yashobhoomi’ boasts of a magnificent Convention Centre, multiple Exhibition halls and other facilities.
PM also launched ‘PM Vishwakarma Scheme’ for traditional artisans and craftspeople on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti. The Prime Minister also launched the PM Vishwakarma logo, tagline and portal. He also released a customized stamp sheet, a tool kit e-booklet and video on the occasion. The PM distributed Vishwakarma Certificates to 18 beneficiaries.
Upon arriving at the venue, the Prime Minister took a walk-through of the exhibition - Guru-Shishya Parampara and New Technology. He also inspected the 3D Model of Yashobhoomi.
Earlier, the Prime Minister inaugurated the extension of Airport Express Line (Metro Line) from Dwarka Sector-21 to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector-25.
The new Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector-25 underground station will be directly connected to important places in the city like Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport and New Delhi Railway Station.
The Prime Minister reached the Convention Center by riding in this metro. Here he met workers doing traditional work. This convention center is bigger than Bharat Mandapam, where the G20 meeting was held on 9 and 10 September.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti and remarked that it is dedicated to the traditional artisans and craftspeople. He expressed delight at getting the opportunity to connect with millions of Vishwakarmas from across the country.
Modi also highlighted the great experience of visiting the exhibition showcased on the occasion and interacting with the artisans and craftsmen. He also urged the citizens to visit the occasion. The Prime Minister said that for the lakhs of artisans and their families PM Vishwakarma scheme is coming as a ray of hope.
The Prime Minister expressed confidence that Bharat Mandapam and Yasobhoomi will become symbols of India's hospitality, superiority and grandeur. “Both Bharat Mandapam and Yasobhoomi are a confluence of Indian culture and state-of-the-art facilities, and these grand establishments express India’s story before the world”, the Prime Minister remarked. He said that it also reflects the aspirations of the new India which desires the best facilities for itself.
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