Salem Science Park

Salem Science Park

Established	22 December 2022; 2 years ago (2022-12-22)
Location	Pallapatti, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates	11°39′24″N 78°07′53″E / 11.656539°N 78.131502°E / 11.656539; 78.131502
Type	Science Park with Planetarium
Owner	Salem City Municipal Corporation
Public transit access	Bharat Ratna Dr. M.G.R. Central Bus Stand

Salem Science Park is an research and development facility located in Pallapatti, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. Established for scientific research, the park is home to a planetarium, 80 science models and an innovation hub for students.^[1][2]

Salem Science Park was inaugurated in 2022 as part of the Tamil Nadu government's initiative to promote science and technology in the region. The park was developed by Salem City Municipal Corporation under the Smart City Project to support local students and attract national and international investments in research and development.^[3]

The park was built at a cost of ₹5.8 crore by the Salem City Municipal Corporation. Covering an area of 13,000 square feet, it features 18 scientific exhibits, including a 30-seat planetarium.^[4]

Salem Science Park is the first science park in the state which is established by city administration. This park contains the following.^[5][6][7]

• 30 seater planetarium which has 360⁰ ceiling screen which can play videos to showcase visual demo for visitors.
• 80 science models
• Replicas of GSLV, SSLV
• 18 indoor science models
• 20 outdoor science models
• Innovation hub to enhance the knowledge
• Anti-gravity mirror
• Head-on-platter
• Infinity well
• Replica of evolution of Dinosaurs

• Astrotourism in India
• M. P. Birla Institute of Fundamental Research
• List of astronomical societies
• List of Planetariums
• List of science centers#Asia

• "Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centre". tnstc.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-09-18.