Gujarat Science City
 Gujarat science city | |
| Formation | May 2001 |
|---|---|
| Type | Science Centre |
| Legal status | Government |
| Purpose | Educational |
| Headquarters | Ahmedabad |
Parent organization | State Government of Gujarat |
| Website | https://scity.gujarat.gov.in/ |
Coordinates: 23°4′48″N 72°29′46″E / 23.08000°N 72.49611°E
Gujarat Science City, located in Hebatpur, Ahmedabad, is part of a government 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. The center also provides housing for students preparing for science exams.Since 5 years, a program called "Vacation Training Program on Bioresources for school children" is even 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]
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References
- ↑ Yagnik, Bharat (2010-11-06). "Share on emailShare on printShare on reddit More Sharing Services Science city to build hostels for students". Times of India. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
- ↑ Shastri, Parth (2012-06-22). "Will Earth Pavilion see light of the day soon?". Times of India. Retrieved 2012-07-12.