Habitat World, India Habitat Centre (IHC) - India’s premier Convention Centre, is an ideal venue for conferences, banquets and seminars.

Conferences: Located in the heart of Delhi at IHC, Lodhi Road our indoor and outdoor venues, spacious halls and landscaped lawns are best suited for international conferences, town halls, trade shows, seminars etc.

Banquets: With over 24 multi-purpose spaces, fully customisable décor options, multi-cuisine menus, plan your events ranging from pre and post wedding functions, receptions and private parties at the capital's most premium indoor and outdoor venues. These can accommodate parties from 10 to large gatherings of 1000 people.

Stein Auditorium: The Auditorium at Habitat World is equipped with state-of-the-art Audio Visual infrastructure with facilities for direct telecast and 35 mm projection. The hall is ideal for conferences, seminars, film screenings, presentations, theatre and cultural performances of all kinds. Simultaneous interpretation facility can be made available on request.

Several venues, equipped with sound, lights and projection facilities, are available for Theatre, Music, Dance, Films, Talks and other cultural programmes.

The Business Centre has 6 cabins as well as 6 workstations that can be hired for variable periods of time. Fitted with all modern business aids, the Business Centre provides an ideal setting for a Secretariat for large international conferences.

Please call - 011 43663087, 3077, 3089 for queries and bookings.


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The Stein Auditorium


One of the best Auditoria in the country, the Auditorium at Habitat World is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure enabling direct telecast, 35 mm projection. The hall is ideal for large conferences, seminars, film screenings, presentations, theatre and cultural performances of all kinds. Simultaneous interpretation can be made available on request.



Facilities

  • Back Projection | Data Projector | Slide Projector With Remote Control | Lcd Projector With Screen | Plasma Screen | Special Effect Lights Like Stage Lights With Dimmer Control Etc
  • Mike Plug Socket | Cordless Mikes | Control Room With Channel Music , Audio Recording And Conference Facility | Video Conferencing Possible
  • Centrally Air Conditioned | Carpeted | 2 Green Rooms | Wheelchair Access
  • Meal Options: Breakfast | Conference Package | High Tea | Dinner Veg / Non-Veg
  • 3 Phase Power Possible | Power Points

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Amphitheatre


AMPHITHEATRE: During the classical antiquity in Greece, the open-air venue Amphitheatre was used for entertainment, performances, and many other cultural activities. Working on similar lines, the India Habitat Centre’s Amphitheatre is used for cultural activities like music, theatre, talks, poetry reading, documentary screening, various language festivals, art competitions, and many other activities. The venue regularly promotes and encourages the activities, which have been pioneer in their own way.

The Amphitheatre can accommodate approximately 200 people.

(1) To book the Amphitheatre:

For making reservations send us a proposal addressed to:

Dr Alka Pande,
Consultant, Art Advisor and Curator,
Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003.
Phone: 43662024, 43662025.
Email: visualartsgalleryevents@gmail.com
(2) The proposal must include:

To book the Amphitheatre, please give us a proposal that includes a note on the event to be organized. In case you wish to stage a play, please submit the script for approval and mention the dates required.

HIRING CHARGES
Rental Charge Security Deposit
Rs. 15,000/- + 18% GST Rs. 5,000/- Refundable
Please note:
  • Sound system can only be used 7.00pm onwards on weekdays.
  • NOC must be obtained to make it possible for any function to be held at the Amphitheatre.
Terms and Conditions for hosting an event
  • Immediately after booking the amphitheatre, the organizers are requested to get in touch with Mr. Saurabh Rai # 9891464592. for guidance on how to procure a no-objection certificate (NOC), to discuss technical and stage setup details of the event. You can apply online on this website www.delhipolicelicensing.gov.in.1. Immediately after booking the amphitheatre, the organizers are requested to get in touch with Mr. Saurabh Rai # 9891464592. for guidance on how to procure a no-objection certificate (NOC), to discuss technical and stage setup details of the event. You can apply online on this website www.delhipolicelicensing.gov.in.
  • The timings for the shows at the Amphitheatre are 7pm –9.30pm weekdays.
  • In case of adverse weather conditions such as rain, fog, ice, snow, and dust IHC does not facilitate or provide any alternate venue.
  • No nailing, digging, double side tapes and tying ropes or threads.
  • No liquor or tobacco sponsorship is allowed.
  • This venue is only for cultural programmes not for the Auditions or commercial activities.
  • Although the organizers can start setting up in the day, the actual event can be held only between 7pm- 9pm.
  • Ensure that no microphones are used before 7pm in weekdays.
  • Inform one week in advance for – electricity supply/security guard.
  • No generators will be allowed.
  • It is strictly prohibited to cover the Amphitheatre with canopy or masking.
  • The organizers will have to get a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the police station on their own in case they are planning to hold a concert or event
  • In case of a show related to performance art like Dance/ Music/ Film etc., you will need to procure: Requisite License from entertainment Department and other agencies. For details please check atleast 3 weeks prior to the event with Visual Arts Gallery Office.
  • Complete NOC’s and licenses from the required department should reach VAG Office two days prior to the show. In case the organizers fail to obtain the NOC’s and licenses the event will be cancelled.
  • Last minute requirements will not be entertained
IHC Basic sound System
  • 4 base
  • 4 speaker
  • 4 lapel mikes
  • 4 cordless mikes
  • 2 podium mikes
  • Sound mixer
What are India Habitat Centre Awards for Excellence in Art?

In our effort to promote art, all the exhibitions held at the gallery during the course of the financial year are judged for India Habitat Centre’s Awards for Excellence in Arts in various categories. Each category winner is awarded a cash prize of Rs 25,000 along with a citation and a trophy. Click here for more information...

All the exhibitions held at the gallery are also archived and written about in the India Habitat Centre Annual Arts Journal. Click here for more information...

How do we publicise the exhibitions held at the gallery?

The information about the forthcoming exhibitions at the gallery is displayed on the India Habitat Centre website: www.indiahabitat.org. The information is also published in our quarterly newsletter called ‘I’ which is sent to all the members of the IHC, and also published in IHC’s Annual Arts Journal.

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Business Centre


The Documentation Centre at Habitat has 6 cabins as well as 6 workstations that can be hired for variable periods of time. Fitted with all modern business aids, the Documentation Centre provides an ideal setting for a Secretariat for large international conferences.

Contact us : Call - 011 43663132 or email - businesscentre@habitatworld.com | Hours of operation: 9 AM to 6 PM



Facilities

  • Secretarial Services | Internet Access | Fax | Telephone | Photocopier | Lamination
  • Air Conditioned | Carpeted
  • Power Points

Layout and corresponding capacities