- Good news for all the space enthusiasts in Sahakar Nagar! The PMC has approved the reopening of the planetarium at the E-Learning School after four years of being closed due to maintenance issues.
- The planetarium, which was initially built with the aim of educating school children about space, planets, and stars, will now be revived with a budget of Rs 61.65 lakh allocated for its operation and maintenance over the next five years.
- A specialized agency has been appointed to restart the facility, create new shows, and handle its upkeep. The agency will also be responsible for inspecting and repairing the existing equipment, including hardware and software.
- The planetarium was non-operational due to lack of updates, but with the new agency on board, there are plans to develop 27 new shows in Marathi, Hindi, and English languages.
- The revival plan includes a budget of Rs 33 lakh for the first year of restarting the planetarium, followed by an annual maintenance cost of Rs 6.96 lakh for the subsequent four years.
- PMC officials have stated their intention to have the planetarium up and running by the upcoming summer vacation, providing an educational and entertaining experience for students and space enthusiasts in Pune.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development in Sahakar Nagar!
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