Chhattisgarh's First Digital Planetarium in Dantewada
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Establishment of Chhattisgarh's first digital planetarium in Dantewada. |
| Location | Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. |
| Initiated by | District administration of Dantewada with support from the Government of India. |
| Supported by | Ministry of Culture and National Council of Science Museums (NCSM). |
| Scheme | Ministry of Culture's Science and Culture Promotion Scheme, 2021. |
| Financial Assistance | Approved under Category III (population less than 5 lakh). |
| Budget | Rs 7.95 crore approved for construction. |
| Purpose | Educational advancement, scientific consciousness, cultural progress, tourism initiative, and inspiring careers in space science. |
| NCSM | Established in 1978, autonomous under Ministry of Culture and DST, world's largest network of science centres. |