Question : SCIENCE CENTRES IN KARNATAKA

(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the State Government of Karnataka for setting up of sub-regional Science Centres in Chikmagalur;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has revised the norms/guidelines for setting up of new science centres;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the number of science centres sanctioned for Karnataka, so far ?

MINISTER OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND MINISTER FOR CULTURE (KUMARI SELJA)

(a): No, Sir.

(b): Does not arise.

(c): No, Sir.

(d): Does not arise.

(e): Four science centres one each at Dharwad, Mangalore, Bangalore and Gulbarga have been sanctioned for Karnataka so far.