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 30,000 square metres (320,000 sq ft) on a 8.9-hectare (22-acre) site near the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in Rajendra Nagar, Patna with an estimated cost ₹6,400,000,000 (US$85 million). It is planned for completion in 2022.

Exhibition[]

It is to have four galleries: Body and Mind, Space and Astronomy, Basic science, Sustainable planet consisting of 243 interactive and realistic exhibits. Along with the same there will be a Grand Atrium lobby for entrance, Orientation Theatre, Multipurpose Halls, Temporary Exhibition Halls, 500 seater Auditorium, 300 seater Cafeteria, 4D Theatre, Retails spaces, Bio Diversity Park and many more to enchant the commuters to its beauty.

Facilities[]

It is to have four learning suites: Marker Space, Big Data Centre, Demo Kitchen and a gym on first floor for children who visit during a study tour or excursion. The dormitory is to accommodate 200 students connected to the learning suites.

Stakeholders Involved[]

Prime Stake holder is Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of Bihar. Execution Partner/stakeholder is Building Construction Department, Govt. of Bihar. Chief Consultant is Flying Elephant Studio, Bangalore along with Exhibit Consultant being GSM Project, Montreal, Canada. Execution Agency is Shapoorji Pallonji.

See also[]

• Indira Gandhi Planetarium
• Shrikrishna Science Centre
• Bihar Museum

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