India’s fourth Science City to be developed in Chhattisgarh’s Nava Raipur

Currently, Science City is developed by only three cities in the country, Kolkata developed by the central government, Gujarat, and Jalandhar developed by their respective state governments

Published on: Feb 7, 2024, 08:20:11 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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The Chhattisgarh government is planning to develop its first science city in Nava Raipur for which an announcement is likely to be made in the upcoming budget this year, a senior official familiar with the development said.

The Science City will be made in 35 acres and completed in 60 months. (Chhattisgarh legislative assembly)

The estimate of the science city is sent for consideration to the finance department, the officer said.

“The total cost of establishing Science City is ₹232.70 crores, with a ₹118.14 crore grant from the Government of India and ₹114.56 crore contributed by the state government,” said the officer.

Currently, Science City is developed by only three cities in the country, Kolkata developed by the central government, Gujarat, and Jalandhar developed by their respective state governments.

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The establishment of Science City will help in fostering a spirit of exploration, enhancing creative talent, and providing an experiment-based immersive learning environment to create a scientific environment among the youths, director general of Chhattisgarh Regional Science Centre, SS Bajaj said.

The Science City will be made in 35 acres and completed in 60 months, the officer said.

The diverse attractions planned include a Food Court, Science and Technology Heritage Park, Geological Park, Open Air Exhibits on different topics, Musical Fountain, Solar Energy Powered Educational Science Park, Bio-dome, Butterfly Garden, and also Dino Park rides.

“The immersive learning environment is expected to provide a significant scientific impact on the community, contributing to the overall development of the state. As a comprehensive center, it will not only enhance the scientific understanding of visitors but also serve as a recreational destination,” the officer added.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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