Achievements for the Year 2011-12

PUSHPA GUJRAL SCIENCE CITY
Achievements during the year 2011-2012
1.
Galleries opened during the year
1.1
Science of Sports Gallery
Science of Sports Gallery is intended to
familiarize the visitors with the applications
of scientific principles in sports – role of
gravity, projectile motion, momentum, force,
energy, impulse etc., Newton’s Law of
motion, materials used in equipment and
understanding and improving performance in
sports.
This
is
an
interactive/hands
on
activity/virtual learning center to understand science and sports through
playful and non-formal approach.
The gallery has been divided into
various sections and gives the
detailed information about the
following sports:
Cricket
Volleyball
Badminton
Lawn tennis
Basketball
Football
Hockey
Rural sports
In addition, interactive exhibits, where visitors test their endurance such
as Rock Climbing, Balancing Beam, Reaction Test etc.
The Gallery was opened to public on June 1, 2011.
1.2
Einstein Gallery
This gallery is a tribute to the great scientist Einstein. The
main objective of the gallery is to motivate the visitors and
provide the glimpses to the life of great scientist.
The
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Gallery has various sections as follows:
Life History
Major Theories
Interesting facts
Screening of original Video clips.
Einstein Speaks: This is a Star Attraction of the Gallery
where Einstein speaks and explains about the theory of
relativity in his original voice.
The Gallery was opened to the public in May, 2012.
2.
New Shows / Films
2.1
Large Format Film Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk
Grand
Canyon
Adventure
combines exhilarating riverrafting action on America’s
most iconic river with the firstever images of the Grand
Canyon to tell an important
story of how ordinary people
can make a difference for our
parched planet—one that is
running out of clean, fresh
water.
The film was launched on
February 27, 2012 at the Space Theatre, Science City, Kapurthala.
The film was got
dubbed from English
to spoken Hindi so
general public can
understand the
message of film easily.
The certificate for
public screening was
got issued from Censor
Board for Film Certification.
3.
CELEBRATION OF IMPORTANT DAYS / EVENTS
3.1 World Earth Day (April 22, 2011)
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
Workshop on Low Teaching Aids
National Technology Day 2011 (May 11, 2011)
International Day of Biological Diversity (May 21, 2011)
Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Diwas (August 20, 2010)
3.6
3.7
Ozone Day (September 30, 2011)
International Day for Reduction of Natural Disasters
(October 12, 2011)
3.8
Science Fest – 2011 (November 18-19, 2011)
3.9
3.10
National Science Day (February 27, 2012)
INNOTECH - 2012 (March 19-20, 2012)
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4. CIVIL WORKS COMPLETED
4.1 Construction of Santry Post at Main Gate: A new Sentry Post
with washroom has been constructed
at Main Gate.
4.2
Dome Structures:
2 Dome Structures in the Island
Total area covered: 5028 + 1662 sq.M
Pavilion-I:
Civil
Construction
And work
for
work
completed.
the
Change Theatre is in
Climate
Progress
Pavilion-II
Civil
Construction work is completed
and Panorama is on Life Through
the Ages is ready for opening to
public.
5.
COMPUTER TRAINING
In order to serve the community, PGSC
has
started
a
Computer
Awareness
Training Programmes at nominal rates
or general public and for students /
reserved category.
118 students were given training during
01 April 2011 to March 31, 2012.
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6.
HIV / AIDS Awareness Programme
Science
City
programme
has
initiated
about
collaboration
with
awareness
HIV/AIDS
Punjab
State
in
Aids
Control Society. The grants of Rs. 2500
was
distributed
to
132
colleges
/
institutes.
7.
Night Sky Watching
Watching
Night
sky
through
power
telescopes is a new attraction added to
the Science City. Some special events
like SOLAR ECLIPSE and extreme SUPER
MOON was also shown to the public.
About 1500 visitors have enjoyed the night sky watching. Also
Science City has started night sky watching activity through
powerful telescopes in different 13 schools.
8.
SCIENCE CITY IN MEDIA and PUBLIC
8.1 Televison Programmes:
Various programs on promotion of Science City were telecast on the
following channels and programmes:
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DD Punjabi (11 programmes)
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Fast Way (2 Programmes)
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Hull Chull (1 programme)
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PTC (2 Programmes)
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MH-1 (1 Programme)
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Day & Night (1 Programme)
8.2 Radio Programmes
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AIR, Jalandhar (4 Programmes)
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AIR Chandigarh (2 Programmes)
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My FM, Jalandhar (1 Programme)
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AIR, Bhatinda (1 Programme)
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8.3 Print Media
Various write up and informative articles about the Science City
were published in the leading Newspapers of the region from time to
time. In addition to general news coverage of Science City, special
coverage in various English, Punjabi and Hindi Newspapers was
done through
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12 News features published in Newspapers
8Articles published in News Papers.
4 Articles published in Magazines.
Chapter on Science City publishes in Punjab School Education
Board Book (Hindi First language and Second Language.
Book Published Traksheel Society Bharta.
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8.4 Presentations / Exhibitions
 Presentations at Schools and colleges in Chandigarh, Panchkula,
Mohali,
 Coordination’s and promotions in Trade fair organized by CII
in
Chandigarh ; in PITEX organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce at
Amritsar
 Marketing and promotions in International trade fair, Pragati
Maidan at New Delhi
 Coordination, marketing and promotions for INNOTECH in technical
Colleges in Banur, Rajpura and through direct mailing to colleges
affiliated to PTU, PU, HPU, KU in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and
Haryana.
 Marketing and promotions for SCIENCE FEST in private and
government schools of Chandigarh.
 Promotions and marketing on for visits for Corporate /
Multinational Companies in ~ 600 companies.
 Direct marketing and promotions through formation of quarterly ENewsletters of Science City in schools covering; J&K, Himachal
Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh
and Gujarat.
 Marketing and promotions in Engineering / Medical / Pharmacy /
Management Colleges affiliated to Punjab Technical University in
Punjab and Universities in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh.
8.5 WEBSITES AND LINKAGES
Linkages and promotions in travel and tourism websites have been
made;
with
prominent
indiacitytrip.com,
indiatravelite.com,
ones
such
cyprustravelvip.com,
as
expedia.com,
hotels.bahamas-vip.com,
discoverpunjab.com.
holidaymasti.com,
indiatouristplaces.com etc.
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9. REVENUE GENERATION
(April 1, 2010 To March 31, 2011)
2011-12
No. of days
364*
No. of Visitors
2.97 Lakhs
(Amount in Rs. Lakh)
Item
Sale of Tickets
Earning from Parking Fee
PGSC share @ 14% from Restaurant
2011-12
419.88
4.49
13.76
PGSC share @ 36% from Boating
2.81
PGSC share @ 12% from Souvenir Shop
1.75
Membership fee
4.11
Earning from Computer Classes
1.44
Miscellaneous
9.38
Total
457.62
*closed for one day due to Punjab Vidhan Sabha elections
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