Science City to come up in Mysuru, says Parameshwara


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Bengaluru, Jun 25: The Science City, a project jointly funded jointly by the centre and the state government, will come up in Mysuru, said Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for IT BT Dr G Parameshwara at Mysuru on Monday, June 24.

He said Sri Suttur Math has offered 25 acre land for the project and a proposal has been submitted to the Centre seeking approval.

He was speaking to the media persons after visiting the site proposed by JSS Maha Vidyapeetha, Mysuru and meeting the officials.

The union government has introduced an initiative to set up science city in every state, he said and added that in this regard, it has been proposed to set up science city in Mysuru.

The science city, which will come up at a cost of Rs 200 crore, will emerge as the biggest city in South India, he said.

Pointing out that children are keen on becoming doctors or engineers, he said this interest is not the same when it comes to science.

To inculcate the interest in science in students, science centres are being set up in every district.

The works have been initiated in Mangaluru and Davanagere. The works will commence in rest of the 19 districts, he added.

The deputy chief minister mentioned that Mysuru attracts tourists in a large number.

Science City in Mysuru will be beneficial to the city, he felt.

The city will have earth galaxy, solar system and others that attract students, he said.

The construction expense will be shared equally by state and union government and is expected to be completed in 5 years. But efforts will be made to finish the construction within 3 years.

He lauded the efforts of Sri Suttur Math, runs more than 200 educational institutions, for offering the land for science city.

  

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