Science city eyes opening of two galleries after installation of exhibits by Aug
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Additionally, exhibit installations have been planned for the other three galleries of the science city as well.
Kumar Ravi, secretary of building construction department, which is the nodal agency for this ambitious project, reviewed the ongoing work at the facility during a meeting on Tuesday. The meeting included engineers, representatives from National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) and members of Creative Museum Designers (CMD).
"The goal is to complete the exhibit installation in two galleries by Aug. In the first phase, 47 exhibits are being installed in the 'Be a Scientist' and 'Basic Science' galleries with the help of the NCSM and CMD. Around 94 exhibits will be installed in the second phase. The work is progressing at a fast pace, and we will also begin the installation of exhibits in the other three galleries — 'Sustainable Planet', 'Space and Astronomy' and 'Body and Mind' — soon.
The work will proceed simultaneously," Ravi said.
During the meeting, there was an in-depth discussion on the design, timeline, quality and challenges related to the exhibits for the three galleries. The secretary gave necessary directives to the NCSM and CMD officials regarding the exhibit installations, emphasising that they should be world-class to offer an inspiring and educational experience for children and visitors.
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Instructions were given to commence work on the three galleries promptly and complete it within the stipulated timeframe.
The development of the atrium area of the science city was also discussed. Instructions were given to create a selfie point, and install science patterns, exhibits and murals in the atrium.
Patna's science city is being developed in memory of former president and scientist Abdul Kalam on around 20.5 acres of land near Moin-ul-Haq Stadium.
The project aims to foster interest and awareness of science among students, researchers and the general public. The total area of the five galleries is 7,725 square metres, where 269 exhibits on 26 themes will be installed.
The 'Be a Scientist' gallery will feature exhibits based on harmonic strings, 3D zoetrope, ripple tank simulation, interactive floor, standing waves and water waves among others. The 'Basic Science' gallery will include exhibits on the decimal system, binary system, golden ratio, infinity, conics, pixel arts, bots, artificial intelligence, internet, machine learning and data analysis.
Additionally, the construction of a modern auditorium with a seating capacity of 500 and dormitory facilities for 150 students and 3 teachers has been completed within the science city premises.
A park is also being developed on the premises on a forest theme, featuring indigenous grasses, shrubs and trees. It also includes a wetland that will operate as a passive biotic wastewater treatment system and an ayurvedic medicinal plant section.
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