Ahmedabad, Oct. 23: The much talked about IMAX 3D theatre, said to be India’s first and largest, was finally inaugurated on Wednesday at the hands of deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani. Caretaker chief minister Narendra Modi presided over the function.

This science city has been made under the aegis of Gujarat Council of Science City. Speaking on occasion, Mr Advani recounted how he watched the first 3D film titled House of Wax in Mumbai in 1957. He said development of science and technology took a millenium to percolate down to the masses. But the twentieth century witnessed the biggest developments in science and technology and its effect being felt at the level of the common man.

Mr Advani thanked Keshubhai Patel for planning the science city and congratulated Mr Modi and all those involved in the project for completing it in time.

Former chief minister Keshubhai Patel who is the brain behind the Gujarat Science City informed that the total built up area of the science city was initially comprising 103 acres but would be extended to 650 acres. Mr Patel suggested that a golf course be constructed in the vicinity of the Science City.

Care taker chief minister Narendra Modi, while speaking on the occasion, said the BJP government wishes to create a work culture wherein if a project is conceived, it is translated into reality within the specified time frame. In an era when science is expanding its area of influence and applied science alone can take care of the needs of a changing world, the IMAX theatre would make science interesting as it combines education as well as entertainment, he added.

Other dignitaries present on the occasion included minister of state for defence Harin Pathak, Sarkhej MLA Amit Shah and member secretary of Gujarat Science City Rajesh Kishore.

Republished from Indian Express