Pragati Maidan

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Coordinates: 28.616813° N 77.243359° E

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Pragati Maidan (Hindi:प्रगती मैदान, literally "progress grounds") is a venue for large exhibitions in New Delhi. It is a huge complex with contemporary design and is surrounded by greenery. Divided into smaller buildings and compounds, Pragati Maidan hosts plethora of national and international exhibitions of all kinds. This complex houses five permanent exhibitions which include Nehru Pavalion, Atomic Energy an Defense Pavilion. Some of the events held in Pragati Maidan are the India International Trade Fair and World Book Fair.

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Pragati Maidan was founded in 1982 on the eve of Asian games. The complex houses many pavilions like Nehru Pavilion, Defense Pavilion, Indira Pavilion, Son of India Pavilion. If you are in Delhi, then a visit to Pragati Maidan is a must. In November, Pragati Maidan becomes one of the best place to explore.

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  • Nizamuddin Railway Station is 2.5 km. from Pragati Maidan
  • 10 km. (approx.) from ISBT


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