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ABP News BureauLast Updated: 17 Sep 2023 09:18 PM
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PM Modi Birthday Celebration HIGHLIGHTS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 73 on Sunday as birthday greetings are pouring in from across the world, wishing him on this special occasion. Modi...More
PM Modi Birthday Celebration HIGHLIGHTS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 73 on Sunday as birthday greetings are pouring in from across the world, wishing him on this special occasion. Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in a Gujarati family to Damodardas Mulchand Modi and Heeraben Modi. He is the 3rd out of the six children of Heeraben and Damodardas Modi.On the occasion of his birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Phase 1 of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), named 'Yashobhoomi,' in Dwarka, New Delhi, at 11 AM today. Alongside this momentous event, the Prime Minister will also mark the opening of the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line, connecting Dwarka Sector 21 to the newly established 'Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25' metro station.'Yashobhoomi,' with a sprawling project area exceeding 8.9 lakh square metres and a built-up area surpassing 1.8 lakh square metres, is poised to rank among the largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) facilities globally.'Yashobhoomi' is constructed at a cost of approximately Rs. 5,400 crore.The state-of-the-art Convention Centre, covering more than 73 thousand square metres, encompasses 15 convention rooms, including the Main auditorium and the Grand ballroom, boasting a collective capacity of accommodating 11,000 delegates. Of notable mention is the Convention Centre's vast LED media facade, the largest in the country.The plenary hall, with seating for around 6,000 guests, offers an innovative automated seating system, allowing for versatile floor configurations. The auditorium's wooden floors and acoustic wall panels promise a world-class experience. The Grand Ballroom, featuring a unique petal ceiling, can host approximately 2,500 guests, with an additional open area accommodating up to 500 individuals. Furthermore, the facility houses 13 meeting rooms spread across eight floors, designed to host meetings of various scales.'Yashobhoomi' also boasts one of the world's largest Exhibition halls, spanning over 1.07 lakh square metres. These halls are designed to host exhibitions, trade fairs, and business events, with a grand foyer space characterised by its distinct copper ceiling and natural lighting filtering through skylights. The foyer will accommodate essential support facilities, including media rooms, VVIP lounges, cloak facilities, visitor information centres, and ticketing services.'PM Vishwakarma' Scheme LaunchIn another significant development, on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will unveil the "PM Vishwakarma" scheme at the India International Convention and Expo Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi, at approximately 11 AM. The scheme, with a substantial Union Government outlay of Rs. 13,000 crore, is dedicated to supporting traditional artisans and craftspeople."It has been the sustained focus of the Prime Minister to give support to the people engaged in traditional crafts. This focus is driven by the desire to not only support the artisans and craftspeople financially but also to keep the age-old tradition, culture and diverse heritage alive and flourishing through local products, art and crafts," the PMO stated.Registered through biometric-based portals, beneficiaries will receive certificates, ID cards, skill upgradation, toolkit incentives, collateral-free credit support, incentives for digital transactions, and marketing assistance."The Scheme aims to strengthen and nurture the Guru-Shishya parampara or family-based practice of traditional skills by Vishwakarmas working with their hands and tools. The prime focus of PM Vishwakarma is at improving the quality as well as the reach of products and services of artisans and craftspeople and to ensure that they are integrated with the domestic and global value chains," the statement added.This extensive initiative will cover artisans and craftspeople in both rural and urban areas across India, encompassing 18 traditional crafts, including carpentry, blacksmithing, pottery, sculpture, and more.
Deeply Touched By Outpouring Of Wishes: PM Modi
"Deeply touched by the outpouring of wishes today from all over India and the world. I thank each and every person who has shared their wishes. Overwhelmed to see so many people engaging in selfless social work on this day. Every gesture is special and strengthens our collective spirit," tweeted PM Narendra Modi.