G20 Summit New Delhi: All about the Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the G20 Summit | Oneindia News
After the arrival of leaders from across the globe, the 19th G20 Summit kicked off at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on Saturday. The two-day summit is joined by top world leaders like US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and many more. New Delhi is all decked up for the special summit and so is the venue of the G20 Summit, the Bharat Mandapam.
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00:00 After the arrival of leaders from across the globe, the 19320 summit kicked off at Bharat
00:12 Mandapam in Delhi on Saturday.
00:17 The two-day summit is joined by top world leaders like US President Joe Biden, UK Prime
00:23 Minister Rishi Sinha and many more.
00:31 New Delhi is all decked up for the special summit and so is the venue of the G20 summit,
00:37 the Bharat Mandapam.
00:42 The summit is taking place at the International Exhibition Cum Convention Centre complex also
00:47 known as Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
00:52 The complex was inaugurated on July 26.
00:55 The Bharat Mandapam boasts state-of-the-art facilities including a convention centre,
01:00 exhibition hall and an amphitheatre.
01:04 During the G20 summit, Bharat Mandapam, referred to as the cultural corridor, will showcase
01:09 diverse traditions from 29 countries including India and the special invitees to the G20.
01:18 This display will encompass physical and virtual exhibitions, creating an immersive experience
01:25 for visitors.
01:27 So what makes the Bharat Mandapam so special?
01:32 Conducted as a national endeavour with an investment of about Rs 2,700 crore, Bharat
01:40 Mandapam serves as a showcase and promoter of India as a premier global business destination,
01:46 according to a government statement.
01:49 This agriculture masterpiece is designed to host grand international exhibitions, trade
01:55 fairs, conventions, conferences and various prestigious gatherings.
02:01 During the summit, Bharat Mandapam will showcase the rich and diverse culture of India to global
02:08 leaders and delegates.
02:10 That's why it is referred to as the cultural corridor.
02:13 It will also encompass physical and virtual exhibitions, creating an immersive experience
02:19 for visitors.
02:20 The 29-foot tall bronze statue of Nataraja brings the spotlight to India's vast culture
02:27 and tradition, where dancing and singing serves as a tool to worship God.
02:32 The statue is made of astadhatu and weighs around 18 tons.
02:40 It was built by renowned sculptor Radhakrishnan Satyapati from Swamimalai in Tamil Nadu and
02:46 his team in seven months.
02:49 The venue for world leaders for two days is spread over an area of 123 acres.
02:56 The Mandapam has been developed as India's largest MICE, i.e., meetings, incentives,
03:02 conferences and exhibition destination.
03:06 Regarding the covered space available for events, this complex is also ranked on the
03:11 top exhibition and convention complexes globally.
03:15 The building shape is inspired by the elegant form of shankha or corn shell.
03:21 Different walls and facades of the convention center intricately depict various facets of
03:27 India's traditional art and culture.
03:30 Examples include Surya Shakti, symbolizing India's commitment to harnessing solar energy,
03:36 Zero to ISRO, celebrating the nation's achievements in space exploration, and Panchamahabhuta,
03:44 representing the fundamental elements of the universe i.e., akash, means sky, vayu, i.e.,
03:51 air, agni, i.e., fire, jal, i.e., water, and prithvi, i.e., earth, and more.
03:58 Additionally, the convention center is adorned with an array of paintings and tribal art
04:04 forms from diverse regions across the country.
04:08 Its multipurpose hall and plenary hall can accommodate up to 7,000 attendees, which makes
04:15 it larger than the renowned Sydney Opera House in Australia in terms of capacity.
04:21 Its amphitheater boasts seating of 3,000 individuals and adds to its versatility and grandeur.
04:27 Its name Bharat Mandapam, seeking inspiration from Lord Basaveshwara, concept of Anubhav
04:33 Mandapam, the grand complex will also be open to the public and will offer comprehensive
04:39 facilities in support of the nation's aspiration to progress.
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