Karnataka Minister for Minor Irrigation, Science and Technology N S Boseraju on Thursday appealed to the Central Government to arrange Vigyan Nagar (Science City) in Bengaluru so as to additional foster scientific mood and promote innovation among the many individuals of the state.

In his request to Union Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Development of the North Eastern Region, G Kishan Reddy, he famous that Bengaluru is a Science and Technology hub, house to establishments such because the Indian Institute of Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, and Raman Research Institute. In addition, the town additionally has over 400 analysis and improvement laboratories, in addition to IT-BT Parks.

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Boseraju identified {that a} Science Gallery has lately been devoted to the general public. He acknowledged that sanctioning a brand new cutting-edge Science City would profit and contribute to the event of science and expertise within the area and can be of curiosity to college students, technicians, and most people.

He handed over a letter to the Union Minister in New Delhi requesting him to sanction a Science City in Bengaluru.

“Majority of the populace of Karnataka is mainly concentrated in Bengaluru (Urban), Bengaluru (Rural) and adjoining district of Ramanagara. Hence, it is imperative to establish Science City in the area for the benefit of growth of Science and Technology and also useful for academia, technocrats and public,” he mentioned within the letter.

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Meanwhile, throughout his assembly with the Union Minister, Boseraju additionally requested him to accord early approval to arrange science centres in Raichur, Yadgir, and Chikkamagaluru districts as per the revised SPOCS (Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science) tips of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

He mentioned {that a} detailed proposal on these has already been despatched to the Ministry of Culture in New Delhi.

“The necessary grants will be given by the state government. We have requested that the Union government give these proposals early approval. The Union Minister of Culture has assured me that he will take steps to get the proposal cleared at the earliest,” Boseraju mentioned whereas talking to the media in New Delhi.

He additionally mentioned the institution of those science centres will permit college students to develop an curiosity in science and can assist in bringing forth a progressive society freed from superstitions, growing the nation in all spheres, and selling scientific mood amongst individuals.