Gujarat Science City

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. 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]

Gujarat science city
Gujarat science city
FormationMay 2001
TypeScience Centre
Legal statusGovernment
PurposeEducational
HeadquartersAhmedabad
Parent organization
State Government of Gujarat
Websitehttps://scity.gujarat.gov.in/

Earth-dome
Dinosaur model in Science City
Science experiment in Science City (Hall of Electricity)
Electrodom Room

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
  1. 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.
  2. Shastri, Parth (22 June 2012). "Will Earth Pavilion see light of the day soon?". Times of India. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
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