Pushpa Gujral Science City

Pushpa Gujral Science City is a large science centre located on Jalandhar-Kapurthala Road in Kapurthala, Punjab. Established as a joint project of the Government of India and Government of Punjab, it was inaugurated in 2005 and named after Pushpa Gujral. Spread over 72 acres, it aims to promote scientific awareness through interactive galleries, theatres and exhibits on space, health, energy, climate and technology.

Visitors can expect a sprawling campus with multiple indoor galleries and outdoor exhibits, including space and aviation, health sciences, energy, climate change and virtual reality galleries. Facilities include a large dome theatre, 3D theatre, laser show, flight simulator, planetarium, dinosaur park and science park with working models. The setting is open and educational, with guided areas, demonstration zones and interactive displays suitable for families and students.

Pushpa Gujral Science City was developed as a joint project of the Government of India and the Government of Punjab to promote scientific temper and education. Named after Pushpa Gujral, mother of former Prime Minister I.K. Gujral, the foundation was laid in the late 1990s and the centre was inaugurated on 19 March 2005. It is one of the largest science cities in northern India.

The centre serves as a major educational and recreational institution for Punjab, promoting science awareness among students and the general public through exhibitions, science communication programs and educational tours.