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List of Governing Body Member
1 |
The Hon’ble Minister Science & Technology, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore-01 |
Chairman |
2 |
The Vice-Chancellor, Karnatak University, Dharwad |
Co- Chairman |
3 |
The Deputy Commissioner Dharwad District, Dharwad |
Member |
4 |
The Chief Executive Officer Zilla Panchayat, Dharwad |
Member |
5 |
The Additional Chief Secretary Dept. of Finance, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore |
Member |
6 |
The Principal Secretary Dept. of IT, BT, S & T, GOK, Bangalore–1 |
Member |
7 |
Representative of ISRO, Government of India |
Member |
8 |
The Joint Secretary Ministry of Culture, Shastri Bhavan, Government of India, New Delhi |
Member |
9 |
Representative of NCSM, Government of India |
Member |
10 |
Dr. D. Veerendra Hegde, Dharmadhikari, Dharmasthala |
Member |
11 |
Vacant |
Member |
12 |
Vacant |
Member |
13 |
Shri S.V. Sankanur, MLC, Graduate Constituency and President, KRVP, Bangalore |
Member |
14 |
The Registrar, Karnatak University, Dharwad |
Member Secretary |
15 |
The Managing Director Vijnana Bhavana, 3rd Floor, 21st Main, 24/2 , 17th Cross Road, II Stage, Banashankari, Bengaluru, 70 |
Nodal Officer |
16 |
The Director Dharwad Regional Science Centre |
Director |
Staff Members
Sl No. |
Designation |
Name of the Staff |
1 |
Senior Curator |
Vacant |
2 |
Curator |
Sri S.K. Ranjanagi |
3 |
Education Assistants |
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4 |
Technical Assistant |
Sri Shashidhar B. |
5 |
First Division Assistants |
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6 |
Stenographer |
Smt. M.C. Kandagal |
7 |
Second Division Assistants |
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8 |
Technicians: Fitter Technician Electrical Technician Fitter Technician Welder Technician Electronic Technician Carpenter Technician Carpenter Technician Mechanical Technician |
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9 |
Drivers |
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About
The Dharwad Regional Science Centre was set up by the National Council of Science Museums, an autonomous body under Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India with active support from Dept. of S & T, Govt. of Karnataka. The Centre through its permanent science exhibitions, Science Park and various yearlong educational programmes is expected to cater to the wide spectrum of audience especially in Northern Karnataka. Govt. of India and Govt. of Karnataka have jointly shared the capital expenditure of Rs.850 lakh incurred in establishing this Centre. Govt. of Karnataka has also been instrumental in providing the land within the premises of Karnataka University, Dharwad free of cost for establishing this project.
Dharwad Regional Science Centre has been established in a built up area of 4000 sq meters. The centre houses a reception area, 3 exhibition galleries namely.
1) Science & Technology Heritage
2) Biomachines and
3) Fun Science gallery
an inflatable dome planetarium, Science Demonstration Lecture hall, Children Activity Corner, Air-Conditioned auditorium, 3-D Theatre, a library-cum-conference hall, temporary exhibition space and other public facilities.