Tripura to Get Science Village

A science village is set to come up in Tripura to popularize scientific concepts in rural areas of the northeastern region of India.

The project at Nimbark village, 10 km from Agartala, will have a planetarium, a botanical garden, a bird sanctuary, heritage and theme parks, a laboratory, a museum and a library.

The state government has sought Rs 66 crore from the union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said.

He said 13 acres had been allotted for the project and work would start soon.

The project's nodal authority is the Tripura State Council for Science and Technology (TSCST), a part of the Science, Technology and Environment Department.

TSCST will manage the science village and turn it into a regional science hub. The National Council of Science Museums under the Ministry of Culture is supporting the project.

The project will be completed over four years in two phases. The first phase will to be ready in 33 months.

The project will also contribute towards generating employment and promoting eco-tourism.