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The Pimpri Chinchwad Science Centre has been set up by National Council
of Science Museums, an autonomous society under the Ministry of Culture,
Government of India with active support of the Pimpri Chinchwad
Municipal Corporation, which is one of the richest municipal
corporations in India. The Centre, through its interactive science
exhibitions and non-formal science education programmes is expected to
cater to the people of the region.
The Government of India and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation
equally shered the capital cast of Rs.850 lakhs. The Science Centre
having a built-up area of approx 4000 sq. meters houses three exhibition
halls, a temporary exhibition hall, an inflatable dome planetarium,
science demo station area, activity corner and an air-conditioned
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Besides, a
3D science show facility, a library cum conference hall, a small work
shop for maintenance and development of exhibits and other public
facilities surrounded by a large science park.
Getting There
By Air: Pune Airport is the nearest international airport to reach Pimpri-Chinchwad.
Public transportation from the Airport to city center and outside are
available.
By Rail: Chinchwad Railway Station or Chinchwad Station is an important halt
for Pune's suburban railway service. It is located 2 km from Chinchwad
bus stand. Pune Railway Station is 18 km away.
By Bus: It has a State Transport Bus stand Pimpri-Chinchwad Bus Stand at
Vallabhnagar. Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited operates the
public transport system in this area.
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