Imagine an exhibition complex spread over an area of 149 acres right in the hub of the city. Interesting right? Well, Pragati Maidan is India's best exhibition complex and boasts of the major exhibitions like Autoexpo, ITIndia.

The Maidan has 54,685 square metres of covered space in 15 halls, besides 10,000 square metres of open display area for trade related exhibitions. It is managed by the ITPO (India Trade Promotion Organisation). The credit to the design of Pragati Maidan goes to Raj Rewal, Charles Correa, J A Stein and Satish Grover, all famous architects. The covered space consists of exhibition halls and conference rooms. And unlike most exhibition complexes, they are adequately backed by comprehensive security and public address system. A free shuttle service works from gates 1, 2 and 3.

There are some really interesting buildings within the complex such as the National Science Centre, the Hall of Nations and the Crafts Museum. There are constant activities in the Maidan that cater to all sections of the society.

Exhibitions at Pragati Maidan

1. Delhi International Motor Show (automobiles and components) - biannual
2. IMTEX (machine tools) - triennial
3. World Book Fair (books and journals) - biannual
4. India International Travel and Tourism Show (travel and tourism related goods) - biannual
5. India International Garments Fair (high fashion garments)
6. International shoe Fair (shoes and shoe-uppers)
7. Metallurgy International (forging and alloy castings) - biannual
8. International Jewellery and Watch Exhibition
9. India International Trade Fair
10. IT India / Comdex

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