Greetings from Science City!! As we ring out 2015 and step into 2016, I would like to first wish everyone a very Happy New Year. 2015 was an important year for PGSC as it marked the tenth anniversary of our opening to the public. We strengthened our outreach by the launch of Mobile Science Exhibition which has already reached to more than 90,000 people giving them an opportunity to learn through the process of interaction & discovery. We expect to welcome more visitors to our Mobile Exhibition Bus in 2016. Another area where we expect to see you in large numbers is the very interesting ‘Bird Gallery’ which is coming up in Science City and is expected to be opened to the public shortly. Thriving in every corner of the globe, birds are the most diverse land vertebrates on the planet. The Bird gallery intends to capture the staggering diversity of birds with stunning models of National & state birds, exhibits on bird sounds/calls, eggs & nests and information on critically endangered species. The gallery is of special importance to Punjab as the state is home to almost forty percent of migratory and resident birds found in India, in its various natural and man- made wetlands The Science City is yours to explore. This is a great time to visit us and listen to, touch and interact with our science exhibits and experience the exciting shows. We are sure that it will bring a smile on your face, and will help you look at yourself and the world differently, enticing you to come back. Please share your suggestions; we value your feedback. 2016- a new year, a new start and a way to go. Once again wishing our readers a successful and glorious New Year from the Science City family. Neelima Jerath MESSAGE FROM THE DESK Dr. Neelima Jerath Director General PUSHPA GUJRAL SCIENCE CITY BUZZER Vol. 6 no. 2 October- December 2015
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Greetings from Science City!!
As we ring out 2015 and step into 2016, I would like to first wish everyone a very Happy New Year.
2015 was an important year for PGSC as it marked the tenth anniversary of our opening to the public. We strengthened our outreach by the launch of Mobile Science Exhibition which has already reached to more than 90,000 people giving them an opportunity to learn through the process of interaction & discovery. We expect to welcome more visitors to our Mobile Exhibition Bus in 2016. Another area where we expect to see you in large numbers is the very interesting ‘Bird Gallery’ which is coming up in Science City and is expected to be opened to the public shortly. Thriving in every corner of the globe, birds are the most diverse land vertebrates on the planet. The Bird gallery intends to capture the staggering diversity of birds with stunning models of National & state birds, exhibits on bird sounds/calls, eggs & nests and information on critically endangered species. The gallery is of special importance to Punjab as the state is home to almost forty percent of migratory and resident birds found in India, in its various natural and man- made wetlands
The Science City is yours to explore. This is a great time to visit us and listen to, touch and interact with our science exhibits and experience the exciting shows. We are sure that it will bring a smile on your face, and will help you look at yourself and the world differently, enticing you to come back.
Please share your suggestions; we value your feedback.
2016- a new year, a new start and a way to go. Once again wishing our readers a successful and glorious New Year from the Science City family.
Reaching out the Unreached: Mobile Science Exhibition Mobile Science Exhibition takes Science to the doorsteps of rural population and impress upon them the significance of Science and Technology for betterment of quality of their lives and expose them to some of the issues and challenges related to sustainable development. The interactive exhibits and information panels gives the students/visitors an opportunity to learn through the process of interaction and discovery. Mobile Science Exhibition shall cover all the blocks in 22 districts of the state. The programme intends to cover at least one school in each block which would further cater to cluster of schools in its neighbouring areas. The exhibition bus remains in the school for 2-3 days. At each site neighbouring schools are also invited. The exhibition was inaugurated in Rupnagar district by the Hon’ble Education Minister, Dr Daljit Singh Cheema on October 8, 2015. The event was organized at Govt. Senior Secondary School, Nurpur Bedi where students in large numbers were present. Also present were Ms Tanu Kashyap, Deputy Commissioner, Rupnagar and various senior officers from Education department. The exhibition is inaugurated in every district by the Deputy Commissioner of the respective district and receives a good media coverage. So far, Mobile Science Exhibition has covered Ropar, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ludhiana, Patiala, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Tarn Taran, Pathankot, and , Nawanshahr, Amritsar districts reaching out to 93,364 people (57,994 students and 35370 general public Further, it remained parked at INTEL IRIS programme of Science & Technology exhibition organised by DST, GoI, Delhi for 5 days and at Chandigarh University Gharuan for 2 days. During National Children Science Congress at Chandigarh University Gharuan, the exhibition was visited by 800 children and 650 general public respectively. We aim at reaching out to people from all walks of life through fun and accessible scientific content, and removing
the barriers to engagement.
IN THE LAST QUARTER
RESIDENT EDITOR: Sh. Sheeraj Batish (Senior Manager, Planning & Development) EDITOR: Dr. Loveleen Brar (Scientist B) EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE: Mr. Ashni Kumar (PRO)
BOOKINGS AND RESERVATIONS
Ticket (In Rs.) Student Adult Family
Entry Ticket 50 75 200
Package Ticket (Entry to galleries, Large Format Theatre or Digital Planetarium, Laser Show,3D Show, Climate Change Theatre)
160 250 750
Package Ticket > 25 Group 150 240 700
Complete Package Ticket(Digital Planetarium or Large Format Film(Any one), Flight Simulator, Earth Quake Simulator, Laser Show, 3D Show, Climate Change Theatre(Any one), Galleries & Exhibits)
190 310 950
Complete Package Ticket > 25 Group 180 300 900
Complete Package Ticket valid for two days 240 380 1150
Complete Package Ticket valid for two days>25 Group 230 370 1100
Large Format Film Theatre/Digital Planetarium 60 80 275
Minimum 500 students 10% on prevailing ticket rates
Between 501 and 1000 12.5% on prevailing ticket rates
Above 1000 students 15% on prevailing ticket rates *At the time of heavy rush this package may be discontinued. ** In 2 days valid ticket, only one show of each(Large Format Film or Digital Planetarium, Laser Show,3D show, Flight Simulator, Earth quake Simulator, Climate Change Theatre will be permissible in 2 days period. ***If visitor has bought the package ticket and due to technical snag if any of the shows/simulator is not working then in its lieu some other show or boating will be provided of equivalent amount.
Weather permitting, Science City provides Night Sky Watching facility when clear sky offers best view of the planets. Students/ Teachers: Rs 30/- , General Public: Rs 50/-, Family: 150 For more details & reservations, please contact: Mr. Akashdeep Singh; Mobile: 9855015591: E-mail: [email protected]
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP SCHEME Student / Teacher: Rs 400/- Adults: Rs 650/- Family (2 Adults + 2 Children (<18 yrs)): Rs 2000/- To know about membership benefits, please contact: Dr. Munish Soin, Scientist C; M: 8146580387
HOSTEL FACILITY FOR STUDENTS/TEACHERS
AC accommodation for 100 students and 10 teachers is available. Separate arrangement for boys and girls. Stay charges: Rs 100/- per person (Food charges extra) For hostel booking, contact: Ms Kanika Sharma; Email: [email protected] Phone: 01822-501963, 501964
HOURS OF OPERATION Opens 365 Days a year! Weekdays: 09:00 am- 05:00 pm Last ticket available at 5:00 pm Saturday & Sunday-09:00 am -08:00 pm Last ticket available at 6:00 pm
ACCESSIBILITY
The Science City is accessible to visitors with disabilities.
Science City is a smoke-free campus.
FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT Ms Kanika Sharma; Assistant Estate Manager Phone: 01822-501963, 501964 Email: [email protected]
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