Salem Science Park
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| Established | 22 December 2022 |
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| Location | Pallapatti, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Coordinates | 11°39′24″N 78°07′53″E / 11.656539°N 78.131502°E |
| Type | Science Park with Planetarium |
| Owner | Salem City Municipal Corporation |
| Public transit access | Bharat Ratna Dr. M.G.R. Central Bus Stand |
Salem Science Park is an research and development facility located in Pallapatti, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. Established for scientific research, the park is home to a planetarium, 80 science models and an innovation hub for students.[1][2]
History
[edit]Salem Science Park was inaugurated in 2022 as part of the Tamil Nadu government's initiative to promote science and technology in the region. The park was developed by Salem City Municipal Corporation under the Smart City Project to support local students and attract national and international investments in research and development.[3]
The park was built at a cost of ₹5.8 crore by the Salem City Municipal Corporation. Covering an area of 13,000 square feet, it features 18 scientific exhibits, including a 30-seat planetarium.[4]
Features
[edit]Salem Science Park is the first science park in the state which is established by city administration. This park contains the following.[5][6][7]
- 30 seater planetarium which has 360⁰ ceiling screen which can play videos to showcase visual demo for visitors.
- 80 science models
- Replicas of GSLV, SSLV
- 18 indoor science models
- 20 outdoor science models
- Innovation hub to enhance the knowledge
- Anti-gravity mirror
- Head-on-platter
- Infinity well
- Replica of evolution of Dinosaurs
See also
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- Astrotourism in India
- M. P. Birla Institute of Fundamental Research
- List of astronomical societies
- List of Planetariums
- List of science centers#Asia
References
[edit]- ^ "Salem Science Park opened for public". The Times of India. 2020-12-22. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
- ^ Reporter, Staff (2020-12-29). "Science Park opened to public". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
- ^ Santhosh (4 November 2022). "சேலத்தில் ஸ்மார்ட் சிட்டி திட்டத்தில் அறிவியல் பூங்கா!". Nakheeran. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
- ^ "பார்க் என்றால் பசங்க விளையாடுற இடம்தானே? - ஆனா இது செம மேட்டரா இல்ல இருக்கு!". Samayam Tamil (in Tamil). Retrieved 2024-09-18.
- ^ தினத்தந்தி (2020-07-28). "சேலம் பள்ளப்பட்டியில் ரூ.5¾ கோடியில் அறிவியல் பூங்கா கட்டுமான பணிகள் மாநகராட்சி ஆணையாளர் சதீஷ் ஆய்வு". www.dailythanthi.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 2024-09-18.
- ^ "Salem Science Park opened for public". The Times of India. 2020-12-22. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
- ^ DIN (2020-11-04). "சேலத்தில் ரூ. 5.80 கோடி மதிப்பில் அறிவியல் பூங்கா அமைக்கும் பணி". Dinamani (in Tamil). Retrieved 2024-09-18.
External links
[edit]- "Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centre". tnstc.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-09-18.