Bhubaneswar Regional Science Centre to add 35 interactive science exhibits

Bhubaneswar: The Regional Science Centre (RSC) is all set to get a major experiential upgrade with the addition of 35 interactive activities (exhibits) aimed at making learning science more engaging for visitors, especially students and their families.An RSC official said that the new installations will focus on play-based learning and sensory engagement, blending science with movement, sound and problem-solving.“An expert team has already been engaged and the process of equipment procurement has started. These new interactive exhibits will help visitors understand scientific concepts in a fun and immersive way,” Kapil Jain, head of RSC, Bhubaneswar, said.Among the key attractions planned are musical steps that produce sounds through motion, human connect installations explaining coordination and reflexes, a clap tree that responds to sound waves and interactive floor activities designed to teach basic scientific principles through physical interaction.Visitors will also be able to engage with a range of puzzles aimed at developing logical thinking.Officials said the upgrade is part of RSC’s broader effort to modernise its galleries and align them with contemporary science communication methods used in leading science centres across the country.

“A total of 35 new interactive activities will be added, which will enhance the over all experience of a visitor, will make their arrival special and memorable also in the process of learning,” Jain added.The expansion, to be carried out at an estimated cost of Rs 45 lakh, is scheduled for completion by March next year.Four science communicators will be engaged to guide visitors, demonstrate the new exhibits and simplify scientific concepts through interactive explanations.RSC attracts thousands of visitors annually, including school groups from across Odisha. Authorities believe the upcoming additions will strengthen its role as a key informal learning hub and a popular destination for science enthusiasts in the state.