Bhavnagar to get Rs 80 crore regional science museum

Bhavnagar: Bhavnagar, which is presently known for its art and culture will soon to be known as the land of art, culture and science with the development of Regional Science Museum (RSM) here – expressed Shri Bhupendersinh Chudasama, Minister of State for Education and the Prabhari Minister for Bhavnagar.

Laying down the foundation stone of the RSM Bhavnagar over an area of 20 acres of land near Nari Village, Shri Bhupendersinh Chudasama mentioned that the Government of Gujarat is establishing five regional science museums at Rajkot, Patan, Bhavnagar, Bhuj and Vadodara for spreading science and technology for inculcating scientific temperament for societal development.

He informed that the Regional Science Museums across the state will encourage and inspire the younger generation to inculcate scientific temperament and to take a career in science and technology for the New India mission.

The programme was attended by Smt. Bibhavariben Dave, Minister of State for women and Child welfare, Dr. Bhartiben Shiyal, Member of Parliament, Smt. Nimuben Bambhariya, Mayor, Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation, Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi, Secretary, Science & Technology Department, Shri Harshad Patel, Collector, Bhavnagar.

Speaking on the occasion, Smt Bibhavariben Dave mentioned that the RSM Bhavnagar will be the new science discovery center for the children and community members of Bhavnagar as they can see, feel and experience the three-dimension exposures in different scientific themes. She also mentioned that the RSM Bhavnagar will educate, engage and empower the students with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) themes.

In the beginning, Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi, Secretary, DST, Govt of Gujarat gave a brief introduction about the RSM Bhavnagar as well as its up-coming scientific galleries for hands-on demonstrations and minds-on exposures. He informed that the RSM Bhavnagar has been planned over an area of 20.00 acres of land with a vibrant design to inspire curiosity for life-long learning. It will have unique scientific galleries including automobile, marine aquatic science, biology, electro-magnetic and Nobel prize gallery (medicine) which will provide an excellent learning and opportunity for the next generation learners in the cutting edge of Science & Technology.

About 1000 plus students from Bhavnagar, Amreli, Botad district attended the grand ground-breaking ceremony and witnessed the historical moment of their dream RSM. They were participated a special science outreach programme and quiz programme and also won prizes and certificates.

The GUJCOST has engage M/s Ernst & Young LLP as Master Consultant of this project. M/s Tata Consulting Engineering (TCE) has been selected as Design and Technical Agency (DTA) and designed the concept and content of the museum. M/s Katira Constructions Ltd in association Vama Communications have been appointed as the Construction and Maintenance Agency (CMA) who will construct the building and to install the exhibits with theming. The CMA will also be responsible for the O&M for a period of five years.

The estimated cost of RSM Bhavnagar is about Rs.80.72 Crore and to be completed in 18 month time.

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