Science City, Guwahati
 Science City, Guwahati | |
  Science City, Guwahati Location in Assam, India  Science City, Guwahati Science City, Guwahati (India) | |
| Address | Tepesia, Sonapur Guwahati India |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 26°07′42″N 91°55′18″E / 26.12836°N 91.921795°E |
| Owner | Government of Assam |
| Operator | National Council of Science Museums[1] |
| Type | Science Centre |
| Event | Educational |
| Acreage | ~82 acres |
Current use | Science education and exhibitions |
| Parking | Available |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 10 March 2026 |
Years active | 2026–present |
Cost | ₹288–300 crore |
Science City, Guwahati is a science education and exhibition complex located at Tepesia, Sonapur[2] on the outskirts of Guwahati in the Indian state of Assam. Inaugurated on 10 March 2026, it is one of the largest science centres in Northeast India and has been developed as a major hub for science communication and edutainment.[3][4]
The project has been jointly developed by the Government of Assam and the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Government of India.[4][5]
History
The concept of establishing a science city in Guwahati emerged as part of efforts to promote scientific temper and science-based education in Northeast India.[6] The Government of Assam initiated the project in collaboration with the National Council of Science Museums[7] with financial assistance from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.[6] Land measuring approximately 250 bighas was allocated near Sonapur for the project.[6] Construction progressed in phases, with advanced galleries and digital facilities being planned, including immersive and virtual reality-based exhibits.[8] On 18 January 2021, then Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal today laid the foundation stone of the Science City at Sobapur.[9]
The Science City was officially inaugurated on 10 March 2026 by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.[3] [10]
Features
The campus spans approximately 250 bighas (around 82 acres) and was built at an estimated cost of around ₹288–300 crore.[3][11]
Key features include:[12]
- Eureka Gallery – interactive exhibits explaining scientific principles
- Space Odyssey – astronomy and space science gallery with simulations
- Digital Planetarium – immersive astronomy shows
- Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) zones
- Immersive 360-degree projection gallery
- Science Innovation and Discovery zones (planned phases)
- Science Park and outdoor exhibits (under development)[8] [13]
Objectives
The primary objective of Science City, Guwahati is to popularize science and technology among students and the general public. It seeks to: [14]
- Promote scientific temper and curiosity
- Provide hands-on learning through interactive exhibits
- Support science education in Northeast India
- Encourage interest in research and innovation[6]
See also
References
- ↑ "Union Minister Shekhawat sets 2025 deadline for Sonapur Science City". The Assam Tribune. 2024. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ↑ "Assam's first Science City to be set up in Guwahati". Guwahati Plus. 2020. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- 1 2 3 "Science City comes up at Sonapur, CM calls it among India's best". The Times of India. 10 March 2026.
- 1 2 "CM Himanta inaugurates Guwahati Science City at Sonapur". The Sentinel Assam. 11 March 2026.
- ↑ "Assam CM lays foundation stone for Science City on Guwahati outskirts". NorthEast Live. 2021-01-18. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- 1 2 3 4 "Science City". Department of Science and Technology, Government of Assam. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- ↑ "NCMS to design Guwahati Science City at Sonapur". The Times of India. 2017-07-06. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- 1 2 "Phase 1 of Science City 90% ready, gets AI & tech boost". The Times of India. 6 January 2026.
- ↑ "Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal laid foundation stone of Science City at Sonapur". The Sentinel Assam. 2021-01-18. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ↑ "Assam inaugurates Guwahati Science City and five district centres". The News Mill. 2026-03-10. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ↑ "Assam develops Rs 300 crore Science City near Guwahati". EdexLive. 10 March 2026.
- ↑ "Science City at Guwahati, Assam – Architectural Thesis Proposal". World Architecture Community. 2017. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ↑ "Assam opens first science city with interactive galleries and digital planetarium". Outlook Traveller. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ↑ "Assam to come up with Science City at Tepesia with an expenditure of Rs 184 crore". The Economic Times. 2021-01-18. Retrieved 2026-03-25.