{"id":3886,"date":"2025-04-15T17:11:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T17:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ministry1.govmu.org\/tertiaryeducation\/?page_id=3886"},"modified":"2025-05-02T14:02:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T10:02:22","slug":"rajiv-gandhi-science-centre","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tertiaryeducation.govmu.org\/te\/index.php\/rajiv-gandhi-science-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3886\" class=\"elementor elementor-3886\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06d5631 elementor-hidden-mobile header-mte e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"06d5631\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa75ccd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aa75ccd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"118\" src=\"https:\/\/tertiaryeducation.govmu.org\/te\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/New-Banner-21-2048x118.jpg\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048 wp-image-3894\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tertiaryeducation.govmu.org\/te\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/New-Banner-21-2048x118.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tertiaryeducation.govmu.org\/te\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/New-Banner-21-300x17.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tertiaryeducation.govmu.org\/te\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/New-Banner-21-1024x59.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tertiaryeducation.govmu.org\/te\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/New-Banner-21-768x44.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tertiaryeducation.govmu.org\/te\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/New-Banner-21-1536x88.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tertiaryeducation.govmu.org\/te\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/New-Banner-21-570x33.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1875ee0 e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1875ee0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;bounceIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-622bb1a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"622bb1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/tertiaryeducation.govmu.org\/te\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-10.36.08-300x262.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-3978\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tertiaryeducation.govmu.org\/te\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-10.36.08-300x262.png 300w, https:\/\/tertiaryeducation.govmu.org\/te\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-10.36.08-570x497.png 570w, https:\/\/tertiaryeducation.govmu.org\/te\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-10.36.08.png 688w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d915bc2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d915bc2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a10761f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a10761f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-3 ms-rteFontSize-3\">Established in 1994 and operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research, the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre (RGSC) is the premier institution dedicated to promoting science and technology in the Republic of Mauritius. It was initiated through an Act of Parliament in June 1994, and and set up in collaboration with India&#8217;s National Council of Science Museums (NCSM). \u00a0RGSC opened its doors to the public on 30 November 2004. RGSC supplements formal education through interactive exhibits, non-formal programmes, and public outreach, fostering a culture of scientific curiosity and innovation.<\/span><\/p><p><strong class=\"ms-rteFontFace-3 ms-rteFontSize-4\">Mandate and Vision<\/strong><\/p><p><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-3 ms-rteFontSize-3\">RGSC&#8217;s mandate is to enhance public understanding of science and technology, supplement school curricula, and inspire creativity, particularly among youth. Its vision is to be a hub for informal science education, driving awareness of global scientific advancements and nurturing a scientifically literate society. Core objectives include promoting STEM education, encouraging innovation, and democratizing access to scientific knowledge.<\/span><\/p><p><strong class=\"ms-rteFontFace-3 ms-rteFontSize-4\">Key Functions<\/strong><\/p><p><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-3 ms-rteFontSize-3\">The Centre organizes dynamic exhibitions, workshops, and hands-on activities tailored for schools and communities. It hosts events like the National Science Week, national science contests, astronomy awareness programmes, and national commemorative days. RGSC also offers facility rentals, exhibit design services, and custom science activities, ensuring engaging, accessible learning experiences for all ages.<\/span><\/p><p><strong class=\"ms-rteFontFace-3 ms-rteFontSize-4\">Powers<\/strong><\/p><p><span class=\"ms-rteFontFace-3 ms-rteFontSize-3\">As a statutory body under Parliament, RGSC holds the authority to design and implement informal science education initiatives, collaborate with national and international institutions, and manage resources to fulfill its mandate. 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