About the Venue
National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC)
The National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), established by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), is a prestigious facility spread over 22 acres in the Pusa campus, New Delhi. It serves as the national focal point for agricultural research, education, and collaboration.
The complex houses the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Convention Centre, National Agricultural Science Museum, Symposia Complex, offices of national and international agricultural organizations. It also features a grand podium, landscaped gardens, and spacious underground parking.
The International Guest House (IGH) within the complex offers 76 rooms and 22 suites, all centrally air-conditioned and equipped with modern amenities. It includes a lobby, cafeteria, VIP and common dining areas, modern kitchen with solar heating, indoor games facilities, and a tennis court.
Designed as a hub for national and international conferences, symposia, seminars, and workshops, the NASC Complex operates year-round, providing state-of-the-art infrastructure and hospitality to support ICAR and its partner institutions in advancing agricultural research and innovation.
Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium
The Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium is a premier convention and meeting facility located at the ICAR-National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), New Delhi. Named in honour of Dr. C. Subramaniam, the distinguished statesman and recipient of the Bharat Ratna, who played a pivotal role in ushering India’s Green Revolution, the auditorium stands as a tribute to his visionary leadership in agriculture and rural development.
Equipped with modern audio-visual and conferencing facilities, the auditorium serves as a venue for national and international conferences, seminars, workshops, and official events of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), and other allied organizations.
With its spacious seating, excellent acoustics, and advanced multimedia systems, the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium provides an ideal environment for knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and showcasing India’s achievements in agricultural science and technology.
About India
India is a tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions that have coexisted for millennia. With a rich history dating back thousands of years, India’s cultural heritage is a source of immense pride and fascination. From the colorful festivals that light up its cities to the ancient temples and monuments that tell stories of bygone eras, India’s diversity is truly breathtaking.
This diversity is also reflected in its agriculture. India boasts a wide range of agro-climatic zones, allowing for the cultivation of diverse crops. Each region brings its unique flavors and produce to the table, making Indian agriculture a fascinating subject for study and investment.
Congress Venue
The National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC) is situated at the heart of Delhi. It is a prestigious complex built by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and has multi-dimensional state-of-the-art facilities. The NASC houses a National Agricultural Science Museum, Symposia Complex, offices of several CGIAR Centers, national and international organizations of agricultural research, and the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS). It has well-equipped congress facilities, including an auditorium with a seating capacity of 1,200 participants. There are several seminar and lecture rooms of different seating capacities for parallel sessions. These rooms are equipped with air-conditioning facilities, LCD projectors, wi-fi internet connectivity, etc. There are several premier academic and research institutions in the vicinity of the complex.
Venue Facility
The proposed venue of the Congress will be Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium (NASC Complex) with all state of art facilities, seating capacity of more than 1200 persons in main auditorium. It also has spacious facilities for posters and exhibitors and special events, and a number of mid-sized meeting rooms for concurrent lecture and discussion sessions. In addition, limited accommodation is available in the International guest house within the campus.
How to reach Venue
NASC complex is easily approachable from the IGI airport and New Delhi railway station. From IGI Airport Terminal 2/3-
Indira Gandhi International Airport
New Delhi (DEL) is one of the modern airports in the world. The airport has most recently been recognized at various forums globally which includes SKYTRAX World Airport Award 2017 for the Best Airport in India and Central Asia, Delhi Airport has been adjudged as World’s second-best Airport by Airports Council International’s (ACI) in 2016 in the category of above 40 million passengers per annum (mppa).
Over a period of time, Delhi airport has emerged as a new international Hub airport in the South East Asia. DEL is now connected with more than 135 destinations with 52 Foreign Carriers and 11 Indian carriers.
The Indira Gandhi International Airport is conveniently located about 10 km from the city centre, connected by high speed metro rail to city centre and directly opens into the national highway system.
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Rajendra Place on the blue line is the nearest metro station from NASC Complex. It usually takes 31 minutes to reach Rajendra Place, from Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI Airport) which are 24.9 Kms apart. Delhi metro issues smart card for convenient travel across the metro routes. Visitor can reach to Rajendra Place by boarding the Airport Express metro from IGI airport and then by changing subsequently at New Delhi (Yellow line) and Rajiv Chowk (Blue line).
Domestic visitors reaching at Terminal 1 can reach to venue by boarding metro at Terminal 1 (Pink line) and subsequently changing at Janakpuri west. There are cab service also available at Terminal 1. New Delhi Railway Station Visitors reaching to New Delhi railway station can reach to the venue by taking metro at New Delhi metro (yellow line) and subsequently changing at Rajiv Chowk (Blue line).
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