Jaipur

Regional Science Centre, Jaipur

The ‘Regional Science Centre, Jaipur’ has been set up by National Council of Science Museums, an autonomous society under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India with active support of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Rajasthan. The Centre through its interactive science exhibitions and non-formal science education programs is expected to cater the people of the region.

The Government of India and Government of Rajasthan equally shared the capital cost of Rs. 850

The Science Centre having a built-up area of approx 4000 sq mtrs. Houses three exhibition galleries, a temporary exhibition hall, an inflatable dome planetarium, science demonstration area, Activity corner, an air conditioned auditorium, 3D theater facility, a library cum conference hall, a small workshop for maintenance and development of exhibits and other public facilities.

Frontiers of Astronomy

The gallery depicts how human understanding of the cosmos has changed over time as mankind continued to innovate and use different principles of science and technology for better understanding of the cosmos. The gallery shows cases the historical developments in the field of astronomy both form the world perspective and also Indian perspective. India is one of the very few countries which have used frontiers of space technology of empowering its citizens. The gallery takes the visitors to face the most intriguing questions that are concerns in astronomy today and the exhibits like weighing the universe’ measuring the universe’ and ‘mapping the universe’ offering plausible answers to these questions. In the exploring the universe’ exhibit the visitor can interactively investigate all the space exploration missions taken up by man so far.>

Interactive exhibits, artifacts, multimedia and other state of art audio/ visual display have been used to make the understanding of our cosmos easy in an immersive ambience

The Biomedical revolution

The gallery spread over an area of 600 sq mtrs uses state of the art exhibits to depict the various aspects of medicine and technology that changed scenario in the medicine and the technology that changed scenario in the medical field. The exhibit ‘history’ of medicine and immunization is presented in an interactive way. Another exhibit ‘The Medical Imaging’ a mock up scanner, explains how the human body is scanned. The exhibit on ‘Diseases mapped to chromosomes’ shows the achievements of the Human Genome Project. The Augment Human is another exhibit where one can explore the possibility of enhancing human capabilities by use of specially designed implants. Another exhibit on ‘Plastination’ shows the new method of preserving bodies for posterity and display some sample like a human heart, lung and other organs. A series of dioramas on Psychology and psychiatry, Immunisation, antiseptics and antibiotics, and Indian tradition in Medicine depict scenes that show the important milestones in the history of medicine. With a right mixture of interactivity, immersive experience and dioramas the gallery runs through the entire gamut of Biomedical Revolution and provides an apt perspective to the visitors.

Fun Science

The fun Science Gallery, spread over an area of 515sq meters, is full of opportunities for visitors to interact, explore and experience various aspects of science in highly entertaining ambience. Most of the exhibits here are participatory which provide hands-on and minds-on experience to visitors.

3D Theatre

Digital technology offers immense avenue to preset images with extraordinary variety. In this theatre, Polaroid based stereo projection creates three dimensional effect. The show gives an immersive experience with the help of special Polaroid spectacles.

Dino Park

This is a prehistoric park with dinosaurs of different era are present along with the flora of Mesozoic era. These display are supported with information regarding their size, weight body construction along with food habits and their life span.

Other Facilities

The Taramandal, an inflatable dome planetarium can accommodate 30 students at a time and present astronomy concepts in a unique and interactive way.

The Science Demonstration Corner has provision to conduct live demonstration and experiments to group of visitor and students to excite them about science.

There is a section “Children Corner” where children can enjoy simple experiments with a lot variety of puzzles and science kits.

Overall, the Regional Science Centre, Jaipur is sure to excite the people to the and create awareness on important topical issues in science and apart form providing effective environment for non-formal science education.

in Summer (April to August) : 9.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. (Closed on Monday)

Timings in Winter (September to March) : 9.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

closed on Monday and on Deepawali, Goverdhan Pooja, Holi and Dhulandi.

Major Objectives and Activities of Science Park:

To inculcate inquisitiveness, sense of inquiry,scientific attitude and thinking by encouraging curiosity and questioning processes and creativity among visitors./li>
To offer interactive and activity based learning environment.
To evolve a two way channel of learning by adopting pedagogic concepts for indoor and Poutdoor exhibits and demonstrations and other training activities.
To collect and disseminate information relating to mutual interaction of science, technology and society
To promote and support innovative and experimental activities
To assist, collaborate and organize training programmes/activities in the field of science popularization and communication.
To help in the growth of Science and Technology awareness.
To develop scientific temper amongst masses,especially the student folks.
To make visitors learn seemingly complex scientific principles in an inquisitiveness generating and participative manner, that leads to questioning and self discovery.
10.To make learning of science for visitors a joy.
11.To make visitors aware about process of development of tools and technologies in a logical order and make them understand the role of S & T in evolution of man in past, present and future.
To develop in young generation, particularly in entrepreneurship and engineering oriented minds zeal towards experimentation, innovation and invention in a self expressive manner.

Attractions

Interactive Exhibits
Mineral Section
Energy Park
Medicinal Plants
space Technology
Life Size Tyrannosaurus
Meteorological equipment
Green House
Puppet Theater
Open Air Theater
Indoor Galleries-Fun Science, IT
Touch Screen Information Kiosk for General Public
Traffic Park
Portable Planetarium (Taramandal)
High Capacity Telescope
Dancing Granite Stone Fountain

Fun Science Gallery

Models on optics, sound, electromagnetism, static electricity, electronics, mirrors, optical illusion, etc are installed here.

Success Stories

More than 6 lacs persons have visited the Science Park since its opening.
Celebration of IT month and exhibition
Science week celebrations
Touch Screen Information Kiosk for general public
Indoor Fun Science Gallery
Indoor IT Gallery, Portable Planetarium (Taramandal) & High Capacity Telescope
Traffic Park in Science Park, Jaipur.
Rotating Granite Stone Fountain.
Battery Operated Vehicle for visitors
Regional Science Centre

Proposed Actions

Development of Science City in Jaipur and Divisional Science Parks in the state.z

Citizen Centric Activities

Dissemination of technologies and information that is useful to all viz

Demonstration of non conventional energy sources equipments
Water pump set’s engine being run on bio-fuel i.e. Karanj Oil
Medicinal plants with write up on their different names, nature , size and usage of plants’ parts
Display of Metro train models which includes track in Ist phase, via ducts, metro stations

Training workshops are held on daily life themes viz.

Repair of household equipments for women
Computer awareness workshops only for young girls
FM radio
Low cost teaching

Health and environmental camps

Training cum treatment camps on natural therapies like Acupressure
Free camp on Ayurvedic treatment

Live theme exhibitions

Evolution of Life
Information Technology
Remote Sensing
Bonsai and cacti
Earthquake
Biotechnology

Entry fee for Science Park, Jaipur and Regional Science Centre, Jaipur

General :Rs. 20/-

Student Group : Free of cost (Minimum 10 students and pre permission required)

Entry fee for 3D Theatre

Per Person :Rs. 20/-

Student & Students Group : Rs. 10/-

IT Gallery entry charges

General : Rs. 20/-

Student & Students Group : Rs. 10/-

Mini Planetarium (Taramandal) charges

General : Rs. 10/-

Student & Students Group : Rs. 5/-

Battery Vehicle charges

General : Rs. 10/-

Student & Students Group :Rs. 7/-

Indoor Hall & Open Air Theatres are also available on rental basis (terms & conditions apply)

Rate for Auditorium

For 4 hour (per day):Rs. 3000/-

For 8 hour (per day):Rs. 5000/-

Rate for Conference Hall

For 4 hour (per day):Rs. 500/-

For 8 hour (per day): Rs. 1000/-

Rate for Open Air Theatre (Big)

For 4 hour (per day): Rs. 1000/-

For 8 hour (per day): Rs. 2000/-

Rate for Open Air Theatre (Small)

For 4 hour (per day): Rs. 500/-

For 8 hour (per day):Rs. 1000/-

Temporary Exhibition Hall

For 4 hour (per day):Rs. 1000/-

For 8 hour (per day):Rs. 2000/-

Recent Activities

Celebration of National Science Day

Rajasthan was actively engaged in celebrating National Science Day (NSD). National Science Day is being celebrated every year on the 28th February to commemorate the discovery of the "RAMAN EFFECT" by Sir C.V.RAMAN for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize. The celebration is aimed at focussing attention on Indian Science and Scientists and their role in India's development.

Exhibition cum workshop on Animation

An exhibition cum workshop for 3 days was organized at Science Park shoing various aspects of 2D & 3D animation. Workshop was also organized for the young aspirants willing to make career in this filed.

A Bhai Jara Dekh ke Chalo” documentary film show for slum resident kids at Science Park

A 20 minute documentary film for promotion of Traffic Sense & Awareness is shown on large screen to the kids of slum area, who were visiting Science Park under a program conducted by an NGO The film showed how dangerous it is to be careless on road.

Basic Life Saving Techniques training camps

One hour programme was organised by the department to train the participants (about 100 in number) regarding life saving techniques during Accidents/Electrocution/drowning with special reference to functioning of brain, lungs & heart under such situations . CPR techniques were demonstrated on mannequin followed by physical training of participants for resuscitation and cardiac massage ..

Other Activities

Programmes are being held here regularly for slum area children by an NGO - world vision
Workshop was held with PCRA on energy conservation and pollution control.
Celebration of National Science Day & Science Week
Environment Conservation workshops being held regularly

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