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The National Science Centre, Delhi, was inaugurated on 9th January 1992 by Shri P V Narsimha Rao, the then Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. National Science Centre, Delhi, is a unit of National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), which itself has 27 Science Centres & Science Cities under its umbrella. NCSM is funded and governed by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
- Popularisation of Science among the general public at large & students in particular.
- To inculcate Scientific Awareness & Scientific Temper.
- Supporting curriculum based education at school & college level.
- To highlight the achievements in various fields of technology
- To promote STAMP education to achieve scientific literacy in the country.
- Various educational programmes for the benefit of students, teachers & society.
- Promoting science learning through hands-on activities.
- Making prototypes of students' ideas in the innovation space.
- Preserving the Science & Technology Heritage.
Visit NSCD and Explore the Wonders of Science
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NSCD Location
Navigate the NSCD with ease, using our floor-by-floor plan and discover what not to miss.
Galleries
Walk through two million years of history and culture across more than 50 galleries.
Group Visits
From Group facilities to activities and events, discover how to make the most of your day at the Nscd.
