About
Considered one of the country’s premier cultural institutions, the India International Centre (IIC) is a place where dialogues can be initiated in an atmosphere of amity and understanding.
A non-government institution, the IIC is widely regarded as a place where statesmen, diplomats, policymakers, intellectuals, scientists, jurists, writers, artists and members of civil society meet to initiate the exchange of new ideas and knowledge in the spirit of international cooperation. Its purpose, stated in its charter, is ‘to promote understanding and amity between the different communities of the world’. The Centre stands for a vision that looks at India as a place where dialogues can be initiated in an atmosphere of amity and understanding.
The IIC’s dedication to the values of liberal humanism is best reflected in its activities and calendar of events. These cover a wide range, from lectures, seminars, panel discussions, international and national conferences to a variety of cultural events of music, cinema, performing and visual arts, both classical and folk. Entry to these events is not restricted as most of its programmes are open to the public.
Three core departments provide fitting platforms for the IIC’s activities; the Programmes Division, the Library and the Publications Division. The activities of each of these departments complement the work done by others. Moreover, none of these activities are commercial in nature but are carried out in the spirit of public service.
The IIC is equally famous for its gracious hospitality, and its hostel rooms are in great demand as they provide comfortable and personalised service with modestly priced meals. Beautiful gardens, with shady trees and fountains, a bar, lounges and refreshment areas are popular venues for Members to meet or entertain guests.
If you live in Delhi or are passing through the city, you may happen to visit the IIC for a conference, to listen to classical music, or to savour a cup of tea amidst serene surroundings. Against the frenetic pace of city life, a different order of things prevails here. With an ambience for reflection and leisured conversation, cradled by the vivid green of the Lodi Gardens stretching towards the southwest, the Centre seems to extend into a more tranquil time and space.
IIC MoA and Rules & Regulations
