Pushpa Gujral Science City Kapurthala
The goal is to convey to the public and students that science can be enjoyable by breaking down difficult scientific ideas into simpler terms through interactive exhibitions and extracurricular activities. Under the sponsorship of the Punjab Government's Department of Science, Technology, and Environment, PGSC is leading "Mission Popular Science."
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Gujral, Pushpa On March 19, 2005, His Excellency Lt. Gen. (Retd.) S.F. Rodrigues, Governor of Punjab, opened Science City to the public and inaugurated it. Science City was the brainchild of the previous prime minister, Sh. I. K. Gujral.
With attractions including a flight simulator, laser theatre, 3D theatre, and fun science displays, it was a unique institution in northern India. From 2008 to 2010, galleries on evolution, birds, and climate change theatre were added, and from 2014 to 2016, galleries on amazing living machines, the science of sports, virtual reality & cyberspace, digital planetarium, earthquake simulator, dinosaur park, etc. were also added.
Additionally, around this time, the Mobile Science Exhibition began, as well as Robotic Dinosaurs. PGSC has also established an Innovation Hub to encourage kids to think creatively.
Innotech, Science Fest, Nutrition Show, Dog Show & Animal Biodiversity Exhibition, Flower Show & Floral Biodiversity Exhibition, Earth Day, Grandparents Day, Ozone Day, World Environment Day, etc. are just a few of the well-liked events that PGSC has created.
In order to make scientific learning engaging and fun, it also offers training courses for instructors.
The initiative aims to increase access to science for that outside of the official school system and includes something for everyone, regardless of age, education level, occupation, or social class.
