CM reviews construction of Science Centre in Champawat
my uttarakhand news Bureau
Champawat, 31 Mar: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today inspected the under-construction state-of-the-art Science Centre in Champawat district. The Science Centre is being built at a cost of Rs 55.52 crores. During his visit, the CM closely examined the quality, progress and timeliness of the construction works and issued necessary directions to the officials concerned.
Dhami also reviewed the proposed scientific galleries and the four-storey science campus facility. The campus will include a hostel for 40 students, the staff quarters and other essential amenities, making it an important residential centre for scientific learning.
On this occasion, UCOST Director General Prof Dr Durgesh Pant informed him that the two-storey science gallery block will house a Fun Science Gallery, exhibition hall, science and agriculture gallery, training hall and a modern astronomy gallery. In addition, the campus will also feature a 120-seat auditorium, a 71-seat advanced planetarium with inner and outer dome facilities, as well as conference and development halls for staff, all designed to meet world-class standards.
After the inspection, the CM also interacted with the school students who had prepared science models and encouraged the budding scientists. He said the Science Centre would become a major hub for education, research and innovation for the state’s students in the future. He emphasised that development is incomplete without science, and through this centre even children from remote areas would get exposure to modern scientific techniques and astronomy. He added that the government’s objective is to foster scientific temper among youth and prepare them to meet future challenges.
Dhami further directed the executing agency to complete the construction within the stipulated timeframe and also ensure that high quality standards are maintained in the construction. He also stressed adherence to environmental norms and ensuring the safety of workers during construction.
Among those present on this occasion were District Panchayat President Anand Singh Adhikari, Minister of State Shyam Narayan Pandey, BJP District President Govind Singh Samant, BJP State Secretary Nirmal Mehra, Municipal Chairperson Prema Pandey, Block Pramukh Anchala Bohra, DM Manish Kumar, SP Rekha Yadav, CDO GS Khati, ADM Krishnanath Goswami, along with public representatives, officials, students from various schools and local citizens.
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