Navi Mumbai plans ₹105 crore interactive science exhibition

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation plans to develop a ₹105 crore interactive science exhibition at the Science Park in Nerul Sector 19-A. The facility will feature exhibits on space, robotics, environment and technology, offering hands-on learning experiences for students and residents. The project is being developed with expert inputs from Nehru Science Centre, BARC and IIT Bombay.Navi Mumbai residents, particularly school students, are set to get a larger interactive platform to learn about science and technology as the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) plans to develop a major exhibition at the Science Park in Sector 19-A, Nerul, at an estimated cost of Rs 105 crore.The proposed facility will feature interactive exhibits on energy, environment, space, machinery, robotics and other scientific subjects. The project is aimed at enabling visitors to understand scientific concepts through practical demonstrations and visual and interactive displays rather than merely through textbooks. The NMMC has proposed Rs 105 crore for the manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning of the exhibits, along with the internal civil works required for the facility. A proposal seeking financial approval for the tender has been placed before the Standing Committee.