Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Science City

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Science City is a science city that is currently under construction. It is being built by Department of Science and Technology Government of Bihar to promote and popularize Science among people. It is located at Rajendra Nagar, Patna in the Indian state of Bihar. It aims to promote and popularize science as well as demonstrating and preserving the history of scientific development in Bihar.[1][2]

Design

The building adopts state of the art technology. It is designed as a G+1 building, covering 3,000 square metres (32,000 sq ft) on a 6.1-hectare (15-acre) site near the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in Rajendra Nagar, Patna with an estimated cost ₹4 billion (US$56 million). It is planned for completion in 2020.

Exhibition

It is to have four galleries: Body and Mind, learning space and astronomy, basic science, sustainable plants and 200 interactive and realistic exhibits.

Facilities

It is to have four learning suites: Marker Space, 'Big Data Centre', Kitchen and a gym on first floor for children who visit during a study tour or excursion. The dormitory is to accommodate 250 students connected to the learning suites.

See also

Reference
  1. Rumi, Faryal (24 February 2019). "Work on APJ Abdul Kalam Science City to begin this month". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  2. "Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Science City, Patna". Abin Design Studio. Retrieved 17 July 2019.

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