Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Phase 1 of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), known as Yashobhoomi, in Dwarka today. He also launched the PM Vishwakarma scheme, aimed at uplifting traditional craftsmen and artisans in the country. Earlier, he had inaugurated the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line, which will now connect Dwarka Sector 21 to a newly established metro station called Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25. After the inauguration, he took a ride on the train. Passenger services for the extension will begin at 3 pm today. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was not invited to the inauguration.

Built across a total project area of over 8.9 lakh square metres and total built up area of more than 1.8 lakh square metres, the IICC boasts of one of the world’s largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) facilities, and the largest LED media facade in