Punjab: Mohali to get multipurpose exhibition and convention centre

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Minister for Industries and Commerce Sanjeev Arora on Wednesday announced the development of a state-of-the-art Multipurpose Exhibition and Convention Centre in Mohali, near here.

“This landmark initiative reflects the government’s commitment to positioning Punjab as a preferred destination for global events and investments,” Arora said here.

Detailing the project, he said that the Convention Centre will be developed on approximately 14 acres in the heart of Mohali IT City under a Public-Private Partnership model with an estimated outlay of around Rs 250 crore. The project's concession period will be 15 years.

He said the project involves the creation of a state-of-the-art convention centre designed to host large-scale national and international events, with world-class infrastructure and facilities.

The project will be completed in two phases, with Phase I targeted for completion by December 31 and Phase II by December 31, 2027.