District Science Centre, Purulia

District Science Centre, Purulia District Science Centre, Purulia, is the first district-level science centre under the National Council of Science Museums, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.

It started its journey on 15 December 1982.

Power up your summer with Power Play: Exploring Electricity at District Science Centre, Purulia, a unit of National Coun...
24/04/2026

Power up your summer with Power Play: Exploring Electricity at District Science Centre, Purulia, a unit of National Council of Science Museums-NCSM, Ministry of Culture, Government of India

From hands-on experiments to exciting discoveries, dive into the world of energy like never before.

๐Ÿ“… 2โ€“5 June, 2026
๐Ÿ“ DSC, Purulia


Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Rao Inderjit Singh Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India
[Summer Camp, Power Play, Exploring Electricity, Science Camp, DSC Purulia, District Science Centre, STEM Learning, Hands On Science, Learn By Doing, Young Innovators, Science Activities, Kids Summer Camp, Educational Camp, Innovation, Electricity Basics, Fun With Science, Experiment Learning, Creative Learning, Science Exploration, Future Scientists]

24/04/2026
The students of ๐’๐š๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ค ๐’๐œ๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ, ๐๐š๐ญ๐ง๐š visited District Science Centre, Purulia, a unit of National Council of Science Mus...
24/04/2026

The students of ๐’๐š๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ค ๐’๐œ๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ, ๐๐š๐ญ๐ง๐š visited District Science Centre, Purulia, a unit of National Council of Science Museums-NCSM l, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, today, and engaged in an insightful interaction with ๐’๐ก๐ซ๐ข ๐ƒ๐ก๐ซ๐ฎ๐›๐š๐ฃ๐ฒ๐จ๐ญ๐ข ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐จ๐ฉ๐š๐๐ก๐ฒ๐š๐ฒ, DSO, DSC, Purulia.

From exploring science exhibits to meaningful discussions, it was truly a day well spent, filled with learning, inspiration, and exchange of ideas.



Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Rao Inderjit Singh Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Ministry of Defence, Government of India

Science gets real this summer ๐Ÿ”ฌโœจExplore life beyond textbooks and discover the unseen world within!Join the Life Science...
23/04/2026

Science gets real this summer ๐Ÿ”ฌโœจ

Explore life beyond textbooks and discover the unseen world within!

Join the Life Science Camp at District Science Centre, Purulia, a unit of National Council of Science Museums-NCSM, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, from 25 - 28 May, 2026.๐ŸŒฟ


Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Rao Inderjit Singh Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India
[Summer Camp, Science Camp, Biology Camp, Living Systems, Explore Life, Hands On Learning, STEM Education, Young Scientists, Science For Students, Learning By Doing, Interactive Learning, Microscope Study, Life Science, Discover Science, Science Activities, Student Workshop]

Every tree we plant today is a promise to tomorrow ๐ŸŒThis ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ก ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”, under the theme โ€œOur Power, Our Planetโ€, Distri...
22/04/2026

Every tree we plant today is a promise to tomorrow ๐ŸŒ

This ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ก ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”, under the theme โ€œOur Power, Our Planetโ€, District Science Centre, Purulia, a unit of National Council of Science Museums-NCSM, Ministry of Culture, Government of India turned awareness into action, bringing together minds and hands to nurture nature through a meaningful tree plantation drive ๐ŸŒฑ

Because real change begins when we act, and every small step grows into a greener vision for our future.


Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Rao Inderjit Singh Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India EarthDay.org Earth Day Network-India
Earth Day, Tree Plantation, DSC Purulia, Environmental Awareness, Sustainability, Climate Action, Green Initiative, Nature Conservation, Eco Friendly, Plant A Tree, Save Earth, Community Activity, Science Centre, Students Activity, Go Green

District Science Centre, Purulia will remain closed on 23 April, 2026 (Thursday).It will resume normal functioning from ...
22/04/2026

District Science Centre, Purulia will remain closed on 23 April, 2026 (Thursday).

It will resume normal functioning from 24 April, 2026.

22/04/2026

This Earth Day, be more than aware, be responsible.

Every small action today shapes a greener, safer tomorrow.

From conserving resources to protecting our oceans and atmosphere, your choices matter.

Join the Ministry of Earth Sciences and take the pledge to safeguard our planet.

Take the pledge on April 22, 2026.

https://pledge.mygov.in/mother-earth-2026/



Narendra Modi Dr Jitendra Singh MyGovIndia Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India

22/04/2026

On World Earth Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to sustainable living and environmental responsibility. Every small action contributes to a healthier planet for generations to come.

22/04/2026

From raising awareness to inspiring action, every step counts in protecting our planet. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’š

Under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, initiatives like Viksit Earth aim to engage citizens in building a sustainable future for all.

International Earth Day is a global reminder of our shared responsibility towards the environment.

Do you know when it is celebrated every year?

Take the quiz and test your knowledge! ๐ŸŒ



Narendra Modi Dr Jitendra Singh MyGovIndia

From theory to real-time experiments โšกThe workshop on โ€œA Comparative Experimental Study of Electromagnetic Induction: Th...
20/04/2026

From theory to real-time experiments โšก

The workshop on โ€œA Comparative Experimental Study of Electromagnetic Induction: The Effects of Distance, Frequency, Conductor Material and Core Type on Induced Voltageโ€ concluded today at the District Science Centre, Purulia, a unit of National Council of Science Museums-NCSM, Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Held from 13โ€“20 April 2026, participants explored how key factors influence induced voltage through hands-on investigation.


Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Rao Inderjit Singh Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Raghunathpur College
[Electromagnetic Induction, Science Workshop, Physics Experiment, Hands On Learning, STEM Education, DSC Purulia, NCSM India, Induced Voltage, Science Camp, Experimental Science, Student Activity, Innovation, Learning By Doing, Science India]

Beneath every step you take, thereโ€™s a hidden world thriving. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ”ฌDiscover the science of soil like never before at the ha...
19/04/2026

Beneath every step you take, thereโ€™s a hidden world thriving. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Discover the science of soil like never before at the hands-on workshop on "Comparative Study of Soil Microbial Populations using Morphological & Biochemical Tests", organised by District Science Centre, Purulia, a unit of National Council of Science Museums-NCSM, Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

๐Ÿ“ DSC Purulia
๐Ÿ“… From 20 April 2026
โฐ 11 AM onwards


Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Rao Inderjit Singh Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India
[Soil Science, Microbiology, Science Workshop, DSC Purulia, Hands On Science, STEM Learning, Life Below Ground, Environmental Science, Biology Lab, Science Education, Explore Science, Practical Learning, Young Scientists, Innovation Hub, Scientific Study]

Summer Camp 2026 at DSC Purulia isnโ€™t just about learningโ€” itโ€™s about making ideas come alive. ๐Ÿค–From concept to control,...
19/04/2026

Summer Camp 2026 at DSC Purulia isnโ€™t just about learningโ€” itโ€™s about making ideas come alive. ๐Ÿค–

From concept to control, experience it hands-on!

Join the Robotics camp at
Summer Camp 2026, DSC Purulia

๐Ÿ“… 2โ€“5 June


Ministry of Culture, Government of India Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Rao Inderjit Singh Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India National Council of Science Museums-NCSM
[Summer Camp, Robotics, STEM Education, Science Camp, Coding For Kids, Innovation, Technology Learning, Hands On Activities, Young Innovators, Creative Learning, Purulia Events, Kids Workshop, Future Skills, Build Robots, Science Activities]

Address

North Lake Road, Purulia/, Purulia
Purulia
723101

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 6:30pm
Thursday 10am - 6:30pm
Friday 10am - 6:30pm
Saturday 10am - 6:30pm
Sunday 10am - 6:30pm

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