Lucknnow, 03 December: State capital is all set to get a world class, hi-tech convention-cum-exhibition centre with all necessary amenities must be built on a sizable campus covering 50?55 acres to host mega events of national and international significance.
The area surrounding Awadh Shilpgram would be suited for this given its good accessibility to other significant parts of the capital, the presence of land, future requirements, etc.
As Uttar Pradesh has set a goal of achieving USD 1 trillion economy in the coming years and also planning to hold mega international meets, CM Yogi directed the officials to make the presence of Lucknow on global map.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed a presentation made for the construction of a convention-cum-exhibition centre in the state capital and gave necessary instructions to the officials.
The presentation was made by the department of Housing and Urban Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh. According to the instructions of the Chief Minister, the convention center would be constructed in Public-Private Partnership mode. Co-operation of reputed experienced institutions or companies would be taken at national-international level. The CM instructed that a detailed action plan should be presented by the Housing Development Council as soon as possible after completing all the necessary preparations along with feasibility study, technical report etc.
The CM further instructed that the convention center should be made multipurpose. The conference centre should be designed such that important cultural, political, state, religious, and musical events can be held there with grandeur and dignity. The Exhibition Center should be able to host all types of fairs and exhibitions. He further said that Indian culture should be reflected in the architecture of the Lucknow Convention Center building. It should be an example of water and energy conservation. It should be made energy efficient through solar energy. Additionally, efforts should be made towards developing quality hotels nearby.
Giving prominence to the One District One Product (ODOP) Scheme, the CM also stated that there should be a display of ODOP items from Uttar Pradesh at the centre. The meeting was attended by senior officials from the department.
The housing department will soon prepare a DPR regarding the convention center near Avadh Shilp Gram. Hotels will also be built around it.
