Tropic of Cancer Science Park
| Established | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Salal, Prantij Taluka, Sabarkantha district, Gujarat, India |
| Coordinates | 23°29′54″N 72°54′30″E / 23.4982982°N 72.9082172°E |
| Type | Science museum |
| Owner | Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat |
The Tropic of Cancer Science Park is a science museum located on National Highway-48 near Salal village in Prantij Taluka, Sabarkantha district, Gujarat, India. Opened in 2026, it is situated directly on the path of the Tropic of Cancer. It is developed as an educational and research facility.
History
The museum was first announced in the state budget of Gujarat in 2021.[1] Initially estimated at the cost of ₹6 crore (US$710,000), the construction started on 23 October 2022.[2] It was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel, on 11 March 2026. It was developed at an estimated cost of ₹8 crore (US$950,000) by the Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST) and is operated by the Department of Science and Technology of the Government of Gujarat.[3][4][5]
Features
The museum covers an area of 5,930 square metres (63,800 ft2). It is designed to serve as an educational and research facility as well as the science tourism hub. It is situated directly on the path where the Tropic of Cancer passes through the region.[3][4][5]
There is a 25-metre high and 8-metre wide Tropic of Cancer Tower as well as a sundial. There are engineering, physics, geography and life science galleries in an exhibition hall spread over an area of 800 metres (2,600 ft).[6][7] It features exhibits on the scientific, astronomical and geographical importance of the Tropic of Cancer as well as geocoordinates. The exhibits on the Earth-Sun relationship, seasons and related scientific topics are also displayed.[3][4][5]
It remains open to visitors daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.[3]
References
- ^ "Proposals for Tropic of Cancer Park sought". The Times of India. 25 February 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ^ "ઇ-ખાતમુહૂર્ત: પ્રાંતિજ તાલુકાના સલાલ ગામમાં 6 કરોડના ખર્ચે સાયન્સ પાર્ક બનશે" (in Gujarati). Divya Bhaskar. 23 October 2022.
- ^ a b c d DeshGujarat (11 March 2026). "Tropic of Cancer Science Park at Salal in Sabarkantha Inaugurated". DeshGujarat. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ^ a b c Sandesh. "Sabarkantha News : સાબરકાંઠાના સલાલ ખાતે મુખ્યમંત્રી ભૂપેન્દ્ર પટેલે ટ્રોપિક ઓફ કેન્સર સાયન્સ પાર્કનું ઉદ્ઘાટન કર્યું". Sandesh (in Gujarati). Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ^ a b c "CM opens Tropic of Cancer park in Sabarkantha". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ^ Bharatvarsh, TV9 (10 December 2024). "इस राज्य में बना ऐसा साइंस पार्क, जहां से गुजरती है कर्क रेखा; यहां क्या है खास?". TV9 Bharatvarsh (in Hindi). Retrieved 2026-03-12.
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