Gujarat Science City
Formation | May 2001 |
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Type | Science Centre |
Legal status | Government |
Purpose | Educational |
Headquarters | Ahmedabad |
Parent organization | State Government of Gujarat |
Website | https://scity.gujarat.gov.in/ |
23°4′48″N 72°29′46″E / 23.08000°N 72.49611°E
Gujarat Science City, located in Hebatpur, Ahmedabad, is a part of Gujarat government's initiative to draw more students towards education in science. The center hosts an IMAX 3D theatre, an energy park, a hall of science, Planet Earth, an amphitheatre, Life Science Park and dancing musical fountains among others.[citation needed] The center also provides housing for students preparing for science exams. For last few years, a program called "Vacation Training Program on Bioresources for school children" is being organised by Science city with the help of government funds to encourage students regarding Bioresources. It is a month-long program for students who gave their SSC exams, each from every district of the state.[1]
As of 2012, Science City is awaiting the opening of a long-anticipated Earth Pavilion - an earth-shaped dome created in 2009 whose goal is to showcase live experiences with natural disasters. The Pavilion will detail each continent and allow visitors to participate in hands-on activities. [2]
See also
References
- ^ Yagnik, Bharat (6 November 2010). "Share on emailShare on printShare on reddit More Sharing Services Science city to build hostels for students". Times of India. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ^ Shastri, Parth (22 June 2012). "Will Earth Pavilion see light of the day soon?". Times of India. Retrieved 12 July 2012.