Assam gets the biggest science city in India, with space and eureka galleries

Assam has made a great move for science education by launching the Guwahati Science City. It is a big science and learning complex developed on the outskirts of Guwahati.

The facility is set up on a large area of about 82 acres and constructed at a cost of INR 300 crore. The facility aims to bring science awareness among the students and youngsters of the region.

Science City was officially opened by Himanta Biswa Sarma at Tepesia in Sonapur of Kamrup Metropolitan district. It is a project initiated by Assam government in partnership with National Council of Science Museums, Govt. of India.

One of the largest science centres of the regionThe Guwahati Science City built on about 250 bighas of land is claimed to be even bigger than the famous Science City Kolkata say officials. The whole complex has been conceived as a first-rate science educational centre where a host of different activities and scientific demonstrations will be carried out for the visitors of all ages through interactive exhibits, immersive learning environments, and large-scale galleries.

Two big galleries, namely Eureka and Space Odyssey, have been finished, and now the place is ready for visitors. These galleries are dedicated to interactive scientific concepts and themes of space exploration which give the visitors an experience of interactive demonstrations.

Later on, Science Discovery, Science Park, and other sections may come up which will definitely add to the look of the whole complex from the education point of view.

Simulations of space and scientific discoveries

The new science city will also feature advanced attractions including a digital planetarium that allows visitors to experience simulations related to space travel, moon missions and even journeys to Mars.

On the occasion of the inauguration, the Chief Minister Sarma said that the project is one of the most significant initiatives taken by the state government for the younger generation. He added that interactive science centres have a significant role to play in fostering the curiosity of the young minds and encouraging the young to pursue a career in the field of science and technology. The Chief Minister also said that he had visited the Kolkata Science Museum during his childhood.

District science centres launched across Assam

Alongside the inauguration of the Guwahati Science City, the Chief Minister also virtually inaugurated five new district science centres located in Amingaon, Majuli, Silchar, Kaliabor and Bongaigaon. These district facilities have been constructed at a total cost of approximately ₹178 crore and are equipped with science galleries, 64-seat digital planetariums and auditoriums to support educational programmes and public engagement activities.

Officials said the network of science centres across the state is expected to make scientific learning more accessible to students in both urban and rural areas.

Boost to science education in Assam

The state of Assam is also planning to strengthen science education in the state through the development of a new science city and district centers. The state believes that these centers will help children take up science ideas through interactive methods of learning.

The Guwahati science city is likely to emerge as one of the top science education centers in northeastern India once the development of sections like Science Discovery and Science Park is complete.