⇒ Recently, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Cooperation and Convention Centre – Rudraksh in Varanasi, which has been constructed with Japanese assistance.
Foreign Assistance:
The JICA-assisted Varanasi International Cooperation and Convention Centre (VCC) named ‘Rudraksha’, is a well-equipped convention centre in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
JICA has assisted the construction of the convention centre by providing a Grant in Aid of 3,042 million Japanese yen (approximately INR 200 crore) under the Japanese ODA scheme.
About Rudraksh:
The Convention Centre has as many as 108 Rudraksha at the centre. Its’ roof is shaped like ‘Shiva Linga’. The centre includes a main hall with a full flying tower, a seating capacity of 1200, a gallery, meeting rooms and parking for 120 cars.