Facilities
The main complex of the Centre is laid out with three wings, on the north, south and west, each designed to serve a separate function. While cultural programmes are open to the interested public in the south wing, the Centre offers residential facilities to members and their guests in the north wing. The Lounge, Dining hall, Private Dining Hall and Terrace Pergola are located on the west side, overlooking the Lodi gardens.
The main complex houses the C. D. Deshmukh Auditorium, and two Conference Rooms, known as Conference Room I and Conference Room II. The Publications Division, the Library and the main administrative offices are located in the Programme Block. The Hostel Block includes 48 single rooms, 28 double rooms and two Fellows’ Flats. Most residential rooms at the main complex open on to the lawns or Lily Pond on the ground floor, and are provided with private verandahs on the first and second floors.
Kamaladevi Complex houses a Multipurpose Hall on the ground floor. Three seminar rooms, known as Seminar Room I, Seminar Room II and Seminar Room III are located on the second floor, with folding partitions between each room so that they can be used either as independent meeting rooms or as a single conference hall. An Art Gallery is located on the third floor.
The Annexe houses two Lecture Halls known as Lecture Room I and Lecture Room II, two Committee Rooms known as Committee Room I and Committee Room II, and an Art Gallery. It also has 16 double rooms.
The residential and catering services are open to members and their guests. The Fountain Lawn, the Rose Garden, the Annexe Court and Terrace offer additional outdoor facilities for hosting lunches, dinners, high teas, book launches, etc.
