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News: A world-class geological museum will be developed at Bhedaghat-Lamhetaghat area in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
About Country’s First World-Class Geological Museum
- It is the first of its kind geological museum in the country.
- Location: It will be developed at the famous Bhedaghat-Lamhetaghat area in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
- Focus: The project will focus on protecting the natural surroundings and existing trees. The aim is to keep 90 per cent or more of the area green.
- Budget: This project has an allocation of Rs. 87 crore.
- Project Timeline: The project is targeted for completion by February 2028, within 18 months.
- Nodal ministry: The nodal ministry for the project is Ministry of Tourism.
- Implementing agency: The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board will implement the project.
- Features:
- Area: It will be developed on around 12 hectares of land under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme.
- The project includes development of a geological museum and interpretation centre.
- It will have six galleries and more than 130 exhibits.
- The museum will explain the origin of the Earth and the geological history of the Narmada Valley and Madhya Pradesh, going back millions of years, in a simple and interesting way.
- Other attractions will include 3D models, interactive touch tables, digital panels, an immersive theatre, Titanosaur Square, dinosaur park, fossil garden, geological maze, rock garden, tree-top walkway, glass floor, nature walks and viewing decks.
- Restaurants, food courts, shops selling local products and an eco-resort will also be developed.
