Site Area

1.14 Ha.

Project Cost

3.50 Cr.

Introduction

Nawalgarh is a small town located North-East of Sikar in the Shekhawati area of Rajasthan. It was founded by Sh.Nawal Singh in the 18th Century. This region boasts of a very highly developed educational infrastructure. There are many well equipped institutes in the whole Shekhawati region and the literacy rate in Shekhawati belt is 70.93% as compared to the state average of 66.11% as per census 2011. There is very positive outlook among local people to get good education for their children. Hence to further promote good educational practices. It was decided by the State Government to construct a Science Park at Nawalgarh. This work was entrusted to the Science and Technology Department, Govt. of Rajasthan.

Landscape

The park is designed to showcase different themes in a manner so that they are easy to comprehend. The exhibits are placed along the pathway and each exhibit area contains models of one subject only. The park layout is symmetrical along the central axis similar to traditional pattern but here also the treatment is modern.

A large dinosaur is placed at the end of the park and tree plantation area is given around which recreate the forest look in which dinosaur will be seen. Children play lot area is also created so that children can have fun at this place. The foundation stone of the complex is giant monolithic granite excavated from nearby areas. This is placed vertically showing the solidity of local culture. The shape of pathway is the shape of the scientific figure-‘infinity’. At the centre there is a traffic park for children to learn the basics of traffic signals and driving.

Facilities and amenities are placed along the periphery. Canteen facility is kept opposite the entrance to the park outside the campus so that the garbage does not affect the park. The compound wall of the campus has m.s jaalis giving good view of the park inside to the people outside so that they are attracted to visit the park.