Science Park at Urja Park Kawardha: 34+ Interactive Working Models to Transform STEM Learning for Students
Kabirdham's flagship Science Park is nearing completion within the lush Urja Park (ऊर्जा पार्क) campus on Majgaon Road, Kawardha. Developed in collaboration with the Chhattisgarh Council of Science & Technology (CCOST) and designed by the renowned B.M. Birla Science Centre (Hyderabad), the open-air scientific facility features 34+ interactive working models spanning physics, acoustics, optics, mechanics, and renewable energy. District Collector Smt. Tulika Prajapati inspected the site to review ongoing installations and ensure time-bound operational readiness for students and visiting families.
Kabirdham's flagship Science Park is nearing completion within the lush Urja Park (ऊर्जा पार्क) campus on Majgaon Road, Kawardha. Developed in collaboration with the Chhattisgarh Council of Science & Technology (CCOST) and designed by the renowned B.M. Birla Science Centre (Hyderabad), the open-air scientific facility features 34+ interactive working models spanning physics, acoustics, optics, mechanics, and renewable energy. District Collector Smt. Tulika Prajapati inspected the site to review ongoing installations and ensure time-bound operational readiness for students and visiting families.
To spark scientific curiosity and transform textbook concepts into hands-on experimental learning for students across Kabirdham, an advanced open-air Science Park (साइंस पार्क) is being established within the premises of Urja Park (ऊर्जा पार्क) along Majgaon Road, Kawardha.
Developed under the aegis of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Chhattisgarh and the Chhattisgarh Council of Science & Technology (CCOST), the science park features 34+ interactive scientific working models designed and manufactured by the prestigious B.M. Birla Science Centre (Hyderabad).
Facility: Science Park at Urja Park (ऊर्जा पार्क साइंस पार्क)Location: Urja Park Campus, Majgaon Road, Kawardha (District Kabirdham)Key Highlight: 34+ Interactive Physical & Scientific Working ModelsDesign & Engineering Partner: B.M. Birla Science Centre, HyderabadNodal Agency: Chhattisgarh Council of Science & Technology (CCOST)Primary Target Group: School students (Primary to Higher Secondary), college youth & familiesAdministrative Review: District Collector Smt. Tulika Prajapati, IASOfficial Information Desk: Directorate of Public Relations (DPRCG) & Kabirdham District Administration
Key Scientific Exhibits & Working Models (प्रमुख वैज्ञानिक मॉडल)
The park is designed as an interactive STEM playground where visitors learn core scientific principles by physically operating the exhibits:
| Scientific Domain | Featured Working Exhibits | Core Concept Demonstrated |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustics & Sound | Acoustic Echo Tubes & Parabolic Dishes | Long-distance sound reflection, focal points, and wave propagation without electronic amplification. |
| Mechanics & Motion | Newton's Cradle & Momentum Track | Conservation of linear momentum, action-reaction forces, and kinetic energy transfer. |
| Equilibrium & Gravity | Double Cone on Incline & Center of Gravity | How objects appear to roll uphill when their center of mass descends; equilibrium dynamics. |
| Hydraulics & Pressure | Pascal's Principle Demonstration & Hydraulic Lift | Pascal's law of fluid pressure transmission and mechanical advantage in hydraulic machinery. |
| Optics & Light | Periscope Arrays, Kaleidoscope & Optical Illusion Discs | Light reflection, refraction, visual persistence, depth perception, and focal manipulation. |
| Renewable Energy | Solar Photovoltaic Tracker & Wind Kinetic Models | Direct conversion of sunlight into electrical and mechanical motion; clean energy generation. |
| Simple Machines | Pulley Combinations, Levers & Gear Trains | Mechanical advantage, reduction of human effort, and torque transfer mechanisms. |
Moving from Rote Memorization to Experiential Learning
For decades, science education in regional schools has heavily depended on theoretical diagrams and textbook formulas. The Kawardha Science Park provides a dedicated outdoor space where students from urban and rural schools across Kawardha, Bodla, Sahaspur Lohara, and Pandariya can witness physical laws operating live in front of them.
- Self-Guided Learning: Each model is paired with bilingual instructional plaques in Hindi and English explaining 'How to Operate', 'What is Happening', and 'The Scientific Principle Behind It'.
- Field Trip Ready: Structured for school excursions, science clubs, and competitive exam aspirants seeking clear conceptual foundations in physics and mechanics.
District Collector's On-Site Inspection & Directives
District Collector Smt. Tulika Prajapati conducted an extensive on-site review of the Science Park at Urja Park to inspect the quality of installed exhibits and peripheral infrastructure:
- Time-Bound Completion: Instructed executing engineers and departmental officials to accelerate finishing works, paint calibrations, and protective landscaping.
- Safety & Accessibility: Directed the installation of child-safe guard rails, weather-resistant coating on all metal models, clear directional signages, and shaded rest pergolas.
- Visitor Amenities: Mandated clean drinking water kiosks, clean public sanitation blocks, and smooth paved pathways connecting each cluster of exhibits.
Kabirdham's Expanding STEM, Higher Education & Youth Ecosystem (कबीरधाम में शिक्षा और विज्ञान के बढ़ते कदम)
The development of the Urja Park Science Park joins a series of landmark investments transforming science education, professional healthcare training, and youth skilling across Kabirdham district:
- 🧪 Bhawna Didi Ki Science Pathshala Mobile Tech Lab: A high-tech traveling mobile laboratory bus bringing hands-on training in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Drone Assembly, Coding, and 3D Printing directly to rural government schools across Pandariya and Vananchal.
- 🏥 Government Medical College (GMC) Kabirdham 50 MBBS Seats: NMC's landmark approval for 50 MBBS seats at the newly established GMC Kawardha for the 2026–27 academic session, providing local students direct access to premier medical education and creating a super-specialty teaching hospital network.
- 🚌 Free College Bus Transit for Vananchal Daughters: Safe, 100% free daily bus transportation connecting remote tribal forest villages (Amania, Neur, Damgarh, Kui) to Government College Kui-Kukdur, supporting over 1,500+ female college students across the district.
- 💼 State-Level Mega Rozgar Mela for Kabirdham Youth: Direct campus recruitment drives connecting Kabirdham graduates, diploma holders, and ITI pass-outs with over 8,720+ private sector technical and managerial career openings.
- 💻 Chhattisgarh AI Data Center & Global Youth Skilling (SING Forum): Global technology partnership with Singapore's Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) to establish advanced AI training modules and startup incubation pipelines for university students in Chhattisgarh.
Location, Access & Visiting Details
- Address: Urja Park, Majgaon Road, Kawardha, District Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh – 491995
- Landmark: Situated along the Majgaon connecting road, approximately 2 km from Kawardha Old Bus Stand.
- Transit Access: Easily reachable via auto-rickshaw or e-rickshaw from any point in Kawardha town in under 10 minutes.
- Recommended Visiting Hours: Morning 08:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Evening 03:30 PM – 06:30 PM
Official Source & Citations
- Primary Official Source: Directorate of Public Relations, Government of Chhattisgarh (DPRCG) — "कवर्धा : विज्ञान को आसान और रोचक बनाएगा ऊर्जा पार्क का साइंस पार्क".
- Administrative Release: Office of District Collector & District Public Relations Office (DPRO), Kabirdham (Oct 2026).
