Science Express, originally conceived as an Indo-German joint venture, is an innovative mobile exhibition mounted on a specially designed 16 coach air-conditioned train, traveling across India since 2007.After 4 phases, this train is now running as ‘Science Express – Bio-diversity Special’, a unique collaborative initiative of Department of Science & Technology and Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India.In the current phase from 09 April to 28 October, 2013, this train is scheduled to travel to 62 locations across India.
The state-of-the-art exhibition aboard this train aims to create widespread awareness on the unique biodiversity of India, climate change and related issues among various sections of society, especially the students.8 coaches of this train are solely dedicated to showcasing the myriad biodiversity spread across the bio-geographical zones of India such as the Himalayas, the Gangetic Plain, the western ghats and so on.Further, one coach has an exhibition on Climate Change, another on ‘Way towards safe, secure & sustainable environment’ and yet another on energy conservation.‘Kids zone’ in another coach has been created for kids to indulge in fun-filled activities, games and puzzles in science, mathematics and environment.‘Joy of Science’ lab is put up in a dedicated coach.In this hands-on lab, students can perform various experiments and activities.A discussion centre-cum-training facility is also provided for orientation of teachers.
Entry to this exhibition is free and is open for all.Students and teachers are specially encouraged to visit and participate.This exhibition will be open from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
This exhibition train will be inaugurated at Chennai Central railway station
at 11.00 hrs. on 27.07.2013.
Schedule of this train over Southern Railway.
Sl. No Station Date Number of days
From To
1. Chennai Central 27.07.2013 30.07.2013 4 days
2. Cuddalore Port Jn. 31.07.2013 03.08.2013 4 days
3. Tiruchchirappalli 04.08.2013 07.08.2013 4 days
4. Kudal Nagar 08.08.2013 11.08.2013 4 days
5. Thiruvananthapuram 12.08.2013 14.08.2013 3 days
6. Alappuzha 16.08.2013 19.08.2013 4 days
7. Coimbatore 20.08.2013 23.08.2013 4 days
8 Kozhikkode 24.08.2013 27.08.2013 4 days
9. Kannur 28.08.2013 31.08.2013 4 days
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