SCIENCE PARK JAIPUR

Science Park , Shastri Nagar, Jaipur

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        Winter Timings   (Ist Oct - 31st Mar) to visit Science Park     :0900 HRS to 1200 HRS    and 15.00 HRS to 18.30 HRS.

        Summer Timings (Ist Apr- 30th Sept to visit Science Park    :0830 HRS to 1130 HRS    and 1630 HRS to 2030 HRS.

Major Objectives and Activities of Science Park:

 

bullet To inculcate inquisitiveness, sense of inquiry, scientific attitude and thinking by encouraging curiosity and questioning processes and creativity among visitors.
bullet To offer interactive and activity based learning environment.
bullet To evolve a two way channel of learning by adopting pedagogic concepts for indoor and outdoor exhibits and demonstrations and other training activities.
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 To collect and disseminate information relating to mutual interaction of science, technology and society

bullet To promote and support innovative and experimental activities
bullet To assist, collaborate and organize training programmes / activities in the field of science popularization and communication.
bullet To help in the growth of Science and Technology awareness.
bullet To develop scientific temper amongst masses, especially the student folks.
bullet To make visitors learn seemingly complex scientific principles in an inquisitiveness generating and participative manner, that leads to questioning and self discovery.
bullet To make learning of science for visitors a joy.
bullet To make visitors aware about process of development of tools and technologies in a logical order and make them understand the role of S & T in evolution of man in past, present and future.
bullet To develop in young generation, particularly in entrepreneurship and engineering oriented minds zeal towards experimentation, innovation and invention in a self expressive manner.

 

Attractions
Interactive Exhibits
Mineral Section
Energy Park
Medicinal Plants
Space Technology
Life Size Tyrannosaurus		 Meteorological equipment
Green House
Puppet Theater
Open Air Theater
Indoor Galleries- Fun Science, IT
Touch Screen Information Kiosk for General Public
Traffic Park
Portable Planetarium (Taramandal)
High Capacity Telescope

Dancing Granite Stone Fountain
Fun Science Gallery

     

Models  on optics, sound, electromagnetism, static electricity, electronics, mirrors, optical illusion ,etc are installed here.

  

              

Success Stories

 

 

 

Proposed Actions

 

bullet Development of Science City in Jaipur and Divisional Science Parks in the state.

 

Citizen Centric Activities

      Activities :

  Dissemination of technologies and information that is useful to all viz.
  •   Demonstration of non conventional energy sources equipments
  •   Water pump set’s engine being run on bio-fuel i.e.   Karanj Oil
  •   Medicinal plants with write up on their different names, nature , size and usage of plants’ parts

 
Training workshops are held on daily life themes viz.
  •   Repair of household equipments for women
  •   Computer awareness workshops only for young girls
  •   FM radio
  •   Low cost teaching
  Health and environmental camps
  •  Training cum treatment camps on natural therapies like Acupressure
  •   Free camp on Ayurvedic treatment
    Live theme exhibitions
  •  Evolution of Life
  •  Information Technology
  •  Remote Sensing
  •  Bonsai and cacti
  •  Earthquake
  •  Biotechnology

 
Timings &  Entry fee Structure

 

Timings

 : Summers: Morning- 8.30 am to 11.30 am , Evening - 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm  ::: Winters : Morning - 9.00 am to 12.00 am, Evening -  3.00 pm to 6.30 pm; Monday closed

 

Fee Structure :

Entry fee:

General:                Rs. 10/-

Student:                 Rs. 6/-(on production of I'card)

Student Groups:    Rs.4/- (On Written request from School head)

Camera              : Rs 10/- per camera

IT Gallery entry charges  :

General:                Rs. 20/-

Student:                 Rs. 10/-

Mini Planetarium (Taramandal):

General:                Rs. 10/-

Student:                 Rs. 5/-

Indoor Hall & Open Air Theatres are also available on rental basis (terms & conditions apply)

 

Recent Activities :
 

Celebration of National Science Day on 28 Feb 2009 in Science Park, Jaipur

Rajasthan was actively engaged in celebrating National Science Day (NSD) at State level on 28th Feb 2009.

National Science Day is being celebrated every year on the 28th February to commemorate the discovery of the "RAMAN EFFECT" by Sir C.V.RAMAN for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize. The celebration is aimed at focussing attention on Indian Science and Scientists and their role in India's development .

 

 Major Attraction : Exhibition on Human Genome & Beyond

 

ü     Inauguration on 4th Mar 08

ü     Developed by National Council of Science Museums, Kolkatta

ü     Display of various facets related to human genome through exhibits and interactive models

ü     Exhibits of Genetic Printer, DNA's the wonder molecule, identify your DNA, Secretes of Genes, language of life, DNA Sequencing, human genome initiatives in India., Panel Board of DNA identity and Gene splicing exhibits.

 

 Workshop on repair & maintenance of household equipments  at Science Park

A  workshop in the technical association of Government ITI, Jaipur was held at Science Park Jaipur from  12th June 2006 to 11th July 2006 for imparting training on household equipments' repair & maintenance. The workshop aimed to  make female participants aware about the safety measures to be followed while handling the equipments viz. electric kettle, oven, mixers, irons, hot plates, heaters, geysers etc. In this one month programme, participants were  trained to repair these equipments.

“A Bhai Jara Dekh ke Chalo” documentary film show for slum resident kids at Science Park

A 20 minute documentary film for promotion of Traffic Sense & Awareness was shown on large screen to the kids of slum area, who were visiting Science Park under a program conducted by an NGO on June 8, 2006.The film showed how dangerous it is to be careless on road .

 

Basic Life Saving Techniques training camps

One hour programme was organised by the department to train the participants (about 100 in number) regarding life saving techniques during Accidents/Electrocution/drowning with special reference to functioning of brain, lungs & heart under such situations . CPR techniques were demonstrated on mannequin followed by physical training of participants for resuscitation and cardiac massage .

   Other Activities
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