Science Corridor

S & T Pride of Uttarakhand – SCIENCE CITY (5th in India):

Under the aegis of UCOST, the project to upgrade the Regional Science Centre into a Science City in Dehradun is being undertaken by the Central Government. The construction of the Dehradun Science City will be carried out with the support of NCSM, Kolkata, under the Government of India’s “Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science (SPOCS)” initiative. NCSM (National Council of Science Museums) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, responsible for the establishment and operation of science museums across the country. The Science City will be a prestigious and highly attractive complex. This ambitious Science City project will be developed over approximately 26 acres.

The objective of this project is to develop scientific temper and a culture of science, technology and innovation. It will be a modern public facility to showcase the latest Scientific Development Edutainment and infotainment for portrayal of frontier & emerging areas of S&T.

The major components of the Science City will be:

• Science Exposition Hall
• Science Exploration Hall
• Space Odyssey
• Convention Centre
• Science Park
• Gate Complex

Regional Science Centre, Dehradun

The RSC in Uttarakhand State has been developed by NCSM in collaboration with Uttarakhand State Council for Science & Technology (UCOST) in its premise at VIGYAN DHAM, Jhajra, Dehradun. The RSC was developed with 50:50 sharing of capital among NCSM and Govt. of Uttarakhand on the provided land. The total area of RSC is 30450 SqM which comprises of a sprawling science park and RSC building (5500 SqM). The science park encompasses dinosaurs park, outdoor interactive exhibits based on scientific laws, while the RSC building houses Fun Science Gallery, Himalaya Gallery, Frontiers of Technology Gallery, Innovation Hub, 3D Theater, Taramandal (a portable planetarium), Auditorium of 200 sitting capacity, Temporary Exhibition Hall, student activity space and Meeting Hall.

Some of the attractive and interactive outdoor exhibits in Science park are Gravity chair, Whispering garden, Musical Bar, Sympathetic swing, Bird-in-the-Cage, Eco tube, and Perspective house etc. The Frontiers of Technology hall comprises exhibits on Intelligent materials, smart agriculture, new trends in nuclear power generation, cloud computing, Robotics, Carbon nano-tube & graphene, AR, VR, medical technology and space technology etc. The Himalaya Gallery depicts geology, geography, tourism, culture & traditional knowledge system of Himalayas through attractive exhibits. It also harbors replica of “holy Amarnath Cave”. Innovation hub is a multi-disciplinary laboratory equipped with moderate set of tools and scientific instruments. This facility is set up to nurture creativity and innovations by the young minds and provides hands-on practical learning and engagement in the process of science, technology and innovation.

Facilities:

• Exhibition Galleries
• Himalayan Gallery
• Innovation and STEM Center
• Intel AI Lab
• Auditorium & Conference Hall
• Bio-diversity Park
• Science Park
• Portable Planetarium

The major objectives of RSC are:

• To portray the growth of Science & Technology with a view to popularize science & develop scientific temper amongst the people of the state.
• To develop the understanding, appreciation and engagement of people in science and technology and adoption of S&T knowledge and scientific method in their day to day lives.
• To supplement science education in schools and make it experiential.
• To address S&T issues, important/ crucial to society and to integrate them in decision making process of policy makers.
• To preserve and portray the science and technology heritage of the State.

For more information log in to www.rscdoon.com

Programs, Lectures & Summer Camps Organized by RSC during 2024:

• Total No. of Programs: 25
• Total No. of Beneficiaries in Programs: 4500
• Total No. of Science Camps: 02
• Total No. of Beneficiaries in Science Camps: >100
• Total Students Enrolled in Innovation Hub (Membership): >50
• Total Students Benefitted in AI Lab: >350

Since its establishment on February 3, 2016, the center has registered over 3,50,000 visitors up to December 2024. From January to December 2024 alone, a total of 62,778 people visited the center. Among them, 42,780 were from schools/colleges, 566 were from other school groups, 19,998 were general visitors, and over 6,500 were free visitors who attended programs organized by the center or UCOST.

Manaskhand Science Center, Almora (MKSC):

The first Science Centre in Kumaon; the Manaskhand Science Centre, Almora, Uttarakhand, developed by National Council of Science Museums-NCSM, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, was virtually inaugurated by Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, on March 10, 2024.

Total Land Area: 2 Hectare ≈ 4.94 Acre

Inaugurated: 10th March 2024

Facilities:

• Exhibition Galleries
• Climate Change Gallery
• Traditional Medicine Gallery
• Taramandal
• Innovation and STEM Center
• Auditorium & Training Hall
• Bio-diversity Park
• Science Park

Champawat Science Centre:

The land proposed for the upcoming Science Centre in Champawat has been transferred in the name of the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST), Dehradun, after a joint site inspection along with District Administration and Forest Department Officials for identification of land at Champawat on 03rd March 2023. The selected land (97.8 Nali ≈ 5 Acre) has been transferred to S&T Department. The Public Works Department (PWD) has been designated by the government as the executing agency for the proposed Science Centre in Champawat.

Upcoming Facilities:

• Exhibition Galleries
• Innovation and STEM Center
• AI and Robotics Lab
• Auditorium & Training Hall
• Planetarium
• Bio-diversity Park
• Dino Park, Science Park
• Hostels, Staff Accommodation