Commissioner Secretary, Science and Technology, Saurabh Bhagat, today inspected ongoing construction works being executed on upcoming Sub Regional Science Centre at Lal Mandi, Srinagar.

Pertinently, JK Science, Technology and Innovation Council, Department of Science and Technology, is establishing Sub Regional Science Centre at Lal Mandi, Srinagar, in collaboration with National Council for  Science Museums (NCSM), Union Ministry of Culture, with an estimated cost of Rs 20.00 crore. The main objective of the Centre is to provide activity  based learning environment to inculcate a spirit of inquisitiveness, foster creative talent and create scientific temper in the community as a whole. The Centre is categorized by its two channels of communication, exhibits and activities.

Saurabh Bhagat inspected the site of the Centre and took stock of construction work at the site.

Officers from R&B Department including Chief Engineer, R&B, Srinagar, Superintendent Engineer, Executive Engineer, officers from Revenue Department including Sub District Magistrate and Tehsildar, officers from JK Science, Technology and Innovation Council including  Additional Director, Joint Director, Executive Engineer were also present on the occasion.

Commissioner Secretary issued on spot instructions to Chief Engineer, R&B for completion of the ambitious project before March, 2024. He also directed for starting of construction work on establishment of  Information Dissemination Centre which has already been approved at a total cost of Rs 3.00 crore. The Information Dissemination Centre will provide incubation facilities for budding innovators of the UT besides providing boarding and lodging facilities for researchers and innovators.

He also emphasized upon the concerned officers for development of Exhibition Stall at the site to facilitate JKST&IC for holding of exhibitions and related events.

Chief Engineer, R&B, briefed the Commissioner Secretary about various parameters of upcoming Science Centre.