What is Yashobhoomi?

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About Yashobhoomi:

‘YashoBhoomi’ or India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) is a state-of-the-art modern convention centre located in Dwarka, New Delhi.
It will be among the world’s largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Destinations) destination.
It has a magnificent Convention Centre, multiple Exhibition halls and other facilities.
Features:
- The project covers a total area of over 8.9 lakh square metres with total built up area of more than 1.8 lakh square metres.
- Cost: The project is developed around a cost of Rs 5400 crores.
- The Convention Center, built across more than 73 thousand square metres of area, comprises 15 convention rooms including the Main auditorium, the Grand ballroom and 13 meeting rooms with a total capacity of holding 11,000 delegates.
- It has the largest LED media facade in the country.
- The plenary hall in the Convention Center is equipped with a seating capacity of around 6,000 guests.
- The exhibition halls are built across over 1.07 lakh square metres of area suitable for hosting exhibitions, trade fairs and business events.
- It is equipped with a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment system boasting 100 per cent wastewater reuse and provisions of rainwater harvesting.

Q1) What is an LED media facade?

An LED media facade, also known as an LED video wall or LED display, is a large-scale display technology that uses Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) to create dynamic visual content, graphics, animations, and videos on the exterior of buildings or other structures. These installations are commonly seen on the facades of commercial buildings, stadiums, theaters, and other high-traffic areas.

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