{
  "id": 11385793,
  "title": "NBCC to construct India International Cultural Center in Gurugram",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/nbcc-to-construct-india-international-cultural-center-in-gurugram",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-02T07:20:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/corporate-gallery/nbcc-to-construct-india-international-cultural-center-in-gurugram"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NBCC (India) Limited, a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Divya Parivar Society (IDPS) for constructing the India International Cultural Center (IICC) in Gurugram. The center aims to preserve, promote, and globally present India's rich cultural heritage. The MoU was signed by Dr. Yogendra Narain, IAS (Retd.), Chairman of IICC, and Dr. KP Mahadevaswamy, Chairman & Managing Director of NBCC, along with Anjeev Jain, Director (Finance), NBCC India Limited. Supported by Indian Railway Finance Corporation's CSR initiative, the IICC will be located at Sector 9A, Gurugram, near the Indira Gandhi International Airport and Dwarka Expressway. The 1,260 sq. m. (13,562.64 sq. ft.) project, estimated to cost ₹26.69 Crore, will feature a Saraswati Museum, Gurukul and School of Languages, auditorium, Research Centre, Library and Archives, Cultural Exchange Hub, and hospitality facilities. The IICC will be a sustainable Green Building, embodying India's cultural identity and strengthening its global cultural presence, reflecting NBCC's commitment to landmark cultural infrastructure.",
  "summary": "NBCC (India) Limited, a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Divya Parivar Society (IDPS), New Delhi, for the construction of the prestigious India International Cultural Center (IICC) at Gurugram. This MoU aims to establish a world-class cultural centre dedicated to the preservation, promotion…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}