Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday formally inaugurated the Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Science City, built across 21 acres in Rajendra Nagar, Patna, by cutting the ribbon and unveiling the plaque.
Following the inauguration, the Chief Minister toured different sections of the facility. He viewed the galleries and exhibits placed across the premises, including those on the first floor. Children attending the ceremony greeted him warmly during the visit.
On this occasion, Building Construction Department Secretary Kumar Ravi shared details about the development of the Science City with the Chief Minister. A short film highlighting its construction journey was also screened for the audience.
The new centre showcases five themed galleries, 269 interactive exhibits, a spacious auditorium, a 4D theatre, and residential facilities for both students and teachers.
“The Science City has been built with much attention to detail. I personally inspected the work many times. We even visited the Science City in London to study its model, and expert advice was taken at every stage,” the Chief Minister said while exploring the galleries.
He further added, “This centre has been created with innovative concepts and will function as a modern hub of science and innovation, appealing to all age groups. It will not only enrich learning about science and technology in India but also stand among the finest centres for promoting science globally.”
Kumar also remarked, “Former President and Bharat Ratna A P J Abdul Kalam shared a deep bond with Bihar, and it is in his honour that this Science City has been named after him.”
Inside the complex, five large halls host exhibits through dedicated galleries themed around ‘Be a Scientist,’ Sustainable Planet, Basic Science, Body and Mind, and Astronomy and Space. In its first phase, 12 exhibits were set up in the ‘Be a Scientist’ gallery and 35 in the ‘Basic Science’ gallery, developed by Creative Museum Designers (CMD) under the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM).
The foundation stone of this ambitious project was laid by the Chief Minister on March 1, 2019. The Department of Science, Technology and Technical Education had approved its construction with an overall budget of ₹889 crore.
