Guwahati, March 10: In a major push to strengthen both urban infrastructure and science education in Assam, Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday inaugurated the Maharaj Prithu Flyover in Guwahati and also formally opened the state’s first Guwahati Science City at Tepesia in Sonapur.
The Chief Minister inaugurated the 4.2-km-long, four-lane Maharaj Prithu Flyover, connecting Dighali Pukhuri and Noonmati, which has been built at Rs. 852.68 crore. The flyover is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion in Guwahati and improve connectivity between key parts of the city.
Later in the day, Sarma inaugurated the Guwahati Science City, developed jointly by the Government of Assam and the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Government of India, at Rs. 288.13 crore. Spread across about 250 bighas of land, the facility is designed to promote scientific learning and curiosity among students and the general public.
On the same occasion, the Chief Minister also virtually inaugurated five District Science Centres at Amingaon (Kamrup), Majuli, Silchar, Kaliabor and Bongaigaon, built at a total cost of around Rs. 178.13 crore. Each centre includes a science gallery, a 64-seat digital planetarium, and an auditorium.
The Guwahati Science City currently houses two major galleries titled “Eureka” and “Space Odyssey.” Two additional sections—“Science Discovery” and “Science Park”—are expected to be added soon.
Addressing the gathering, Sarma said the establishment of the Science City and district science centres marks an important step in promoting science and technology education in the state. He recalled that a childhood visit to the Science Museum in Kolkata had inspired him to dream of creating a world-class science city in Guwahati.
He said interactive technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) will allow visitors to experience simulations of space travel, moon and Mars missions, and even explore biodiversity from places like Kaziranga National Park in immersive detail.
Emphasising the importance of scientific education, the Chief Minister urged students to pursue science and contribute to solving local challenges.
He noted that Assam needs its own scientists to address issues related to sectors such as the tea industry and wildlife conservation.
Sarma also announced that the state government will organise visits to the Science City for students from every high school in Assam to encourage greater interest in science.
Science and Technology Minister Keshab Mahanta, senior government officials, representatives of the National Council of Science Museums and hundreds of students attended the inauguration programmes.
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