A high-level delegation under the leadership of science and technology minister would soon visit the Kolkata-based National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) to discuss the modalities to develop the first-ever astro-tourism circuit at Taregna in Patna district.
Replying to a question of Basudeo Singh (CPM) during the pre-lunch session of the Bihar legislative Council on Friday, science and technology minister Gautam Singh said: "The principal secretary and some senior officials will accompany me during the visit to NCSM for developing astro-tourism circuit."
NCSM, an autonomous society under the ministry of culture, government of India, was formed in 1978. Today it administers 27 science centres/museums/planetariums spread all over the country as per a TOI report.
The minister said the department has already sent two proposals for developing the astro-tourism circuit, but, till date, no response has been received so far. "Now we have decided to personally visit the NCSM," the minister said.
The famous sixth century astronomer-mathematician, Aryabhatta, is said to have camped at Taregna and nearby Khagaul to carry out his studies on celestial bodies. The names of both the places have astronomical associations, Taregna coming from 'tare (stars)' and Khagaul from 'khagshastra (astronomy)'.
The minister said CM Nitish Kumar had announced in 2009 to develop this region as a major tourist site which will attract astronomers from all over the world. A research centre would also be set up for those who are willing to pursue deep knowledge in astronomy, he said.
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