Hyderabad, April 20: School kids and science whizzes have reason to cheer as the Science Express is finally here.
After more than three years of travelling around the country, this science exhibition on train, was opened for public viewing at the Secunderabad railway station on Monday. The honour of inaugurating it was given to Md. Salman, a VII class student of Madina Public School in the presence of Ravi Kumar, additional divisional railway manager, Secunderabad division.
Science Express is a unique science exhibition on a 16 fully air-conditioned coaches, travelling across the country. This exhibition showcases cutting edge research in science. An Indo-German collaborative project, it was flagged off on October 30, 2007 by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
This innovative exhibition has received unprecedented response and created several records. During its three phases till April, 2010, it has been visited by over 51 lakh people, mostly students. So far, it has travelled over 50,000 km, covering over 160 locations during its 600 plus exhibition days. This state-of-the art classroom on wheels attempts to develop scientific temper amongst the masses and encourages students to pursue higher studies and careers in science. It hosts interactive exhibits developed by Max Planck Society, Germany, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India and Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre, Ahmedabad. It also houses the ‘Joy of Science’ lab for conducting science and mathematics experiments as well as exhibitions on climate change and India’s heritage in science & technology.
The sparkling white Science Express features over 300 visual images, 150 video clips and multi-media exhibits. The Science Express will be stationed at Secunderabad till April 21. For details log onto www.sciencexpress.in
–Agencies