Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and Development of Northeast Region, G. Kishan Reddy said the Centre is keen to convert the upcoming ‘Science Experience Centre’ at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) here in Tarnaka into a full fledged ‘Science City’ by once again approaching the State government for suitable land.
Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone for the ₹41-crore, 4,000-square metre centre along with Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Jitendra Singh, Mr.Reddy pointed out that he had failed to elicit a response from the previous government despite writing several letters seeking land for the proposed ‘Science City’. “We will approach the present regime and seek land once again,” he affirmed.
Mr. Reddy also thanked Mr. Singh for immediately agreeing to provide land within the IICT campus for the science centre and promised that latest technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics etc. will be used to enhance the immersive experience for youngsters to turn their attention towards science as a career and also inculcate scientific temper in society.
