THE STATE ARCHAEOLIGICAL MUSEUM, BHOPAL

The State Archaeological Museum of Madhya Pradesh was earlier known as Bhopal Museum. It was during the reign of Nawab Shah Jehan Begum (1868-1901) that a serious effort was made to collect rare objects for the Museum. It was inaugurated in November 2005 and is housed in a new majestic building. It is located near the Museum of Man and the Regional Science Centre. The Archaeological Museum in Bhopal houses a splendid collection of sculptures brought from various parts of the state. 

The State Museum, Bhopal is the treasure house of antiquities such as coins, excavated artifacts like terracotta articles, sculpture, and paintings of the most significant historical sites around the region. The State Museum of Bhopal exhibits a splendid collection of the antiques retrieved from various excavated sites of Madhya Pradesh. The State Museum, Bhopal is devoted to archeology. The State Museum of Bhopal also exhibits the samples of the beautiful carvings of Khajuraho's romantic couples. Apart from this the State Museum at Bhopal harbors 87 Jain bronzes that are retrieved from Dhar, an excavated site of Madhya Pradesh whose origination dated back to the Paramara Dynasty of 12th century.

The paintings belonging to different period, the handicrafts of the tribal’s, the musical instruments, the figurines and other important artifacts having historical significance are displayed in different departments of the Bhopal State Museum. The various archaeological findings exhibited in the State Museum at Bhopal illustrated the rich cultural history of Madhya Pradesh.

Museum Opening Hour-

10 A.M. to 5 P.M except on Mondays and Government holidays.

Contact Detail-

 

Address- Banganga Marg,Near Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, india.

INDIRA GANDHI RASHTRIYA MANAV SANGRAHLAYA, BHOPAL

Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, an autonomous organization of Government of India. The Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya is involved in generating a new museum movement in India, with open, freewheeling, flexible plan, to demonstrate the simultaneous validity of human cultures and the plurality of alternative for human articulation. A nucleus of a 'National Museum of Man' began functioning from New Delhi from 21st March, 1977 as part of the Anthropological Survey of India.

The Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya is spearheading an interactive Museum Movement in India, to celebrate the ‘simultaneous validity’ of various valuable cultural patterns evolved over thousands of years. The Organization is working for national integration, and promotes research and training and inter-institutional networking for Salvage and revitalization of vanishing but valuable cultural traditions and highlights the unity and diversity; and organizes exhibitions to present an integrated story of biological evolutions and variations. The IGRMS, through its exhibitions and salvage activities, demonstrates the aesthetic qualities of India’s traditional life styles; local knowledge and mores cherished for thousands of years, and caution the people against unprecedented destruction of ecology, environment, local values, customs etc. 

Exhibitions-

• Open-exhibitions
•  Indoor Galleries (Veethi-Sankul and Bhopal Gallery)
• Periodical/ Temporary Exhibitions.
•  Online Exhibitions
• Travelling Exhibitions
• Special Exhibitions
• Ongoing Exhibitions

Contact Details-

Contact Person- Surya Kumar Pandey 

 

Phone- +91-755- 2526531, 2526500 & 2661319 

 

Email- skp.igrms@gmail.com

Website- http://igrms.com

Address- Shamla Hills , Bhopal- 462013, Madhya Pradesh ,India .

BIRLA MUSEUM, BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH

Birla Museum, Bhopal is an archaeological museum established in 1971 and is one of its kinds among the various museums of Bhopal. The rich culture and heritage and its various aspects get manifested in the Birla Museum in Bhopal which occupies a significant place among the monuments and museums in Bhopal. Stone sculptures, terracottas, manuscripts and paintings are displayed in this museum. 

The various objects that are exhibited in the museum date from the primitive period onwards. There are primitive tools and implements that were used during the Paleolithic and Neolithic period which are also on display. A marvelous scale model of the Bhimbetka rock shelter with its ancient murals is surely going to astound the onlookers with its divine appeal. The tourists interested in archaeology can also observe the stone sculptures that date from the 7th to 13th century collected from the various archaeological sites. Coins and manuscripts and Terracotta belonging to 2nd century BC to the 6th century AD are also exhibited.

Museum Opening Hour-

Timing:  9.00 am to 5.00 pm (Closed on Mondays and government holidays).

Contact Details-

Address:  Vallabh Bhavan , Bhopal – 462004, Madhya Pradesh, India.

REGIONAL SCIENCE CENTRE, BHOPAL

The Regional Science Center Bhopal was opened on 12th January 1995 by the then president of India late Shankar Dayal Sharma. This center is one of the 27 constituent units of National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) which is  an autonomous scientific organization under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, engaged in popularizing Science and Technology amongst students in particular and the masses in general, through a wide range of activities and interactive programmers.

Exhibition Galleries-

1.   Invention

2.  Fun Science

3.  The Umbrella

4.  The Energy

5.  Science Park

Science Shows-

    1.   Tara Mandal Show 

    2.  3-D Science Show 

    3.  Sky Observation Show

Science Activities-

  

     1.   Indoor Activities-

a.  Science Demonstration Lecture

b.  Computer Awareness Programs

c.   Creative Ability Center

d.  Popular Science Lecture

e.  Science Drama

f.   Teacher Training Programs

g.  Vacation Creative Ability Programs

2.   Outdoor Activities-

a.  Science Demonstration Lecture

b.  Mobile Science Exhibition

Facilities-

1.   Auditorium-

A 200 seating capacity fully air conditioned auditorium equipped with Audio/visual systems is available at a nominal Maintenance Charge.

Maintenance Charge:

a) Rs. 3000/- for 8 hours

b) Rs. 1500/- for 4 hours

2.  Conference Hall-

A 25 seating capacity fully air conditioned conference hall is available for holding meeting etc. at a Maintenance Charge.

Maintenance Charge:

a) Rs. 1000/- for 8 hours

b) Rs. 500/- for 4 hours

Center Opening Hours-  

The Science Center is open to public on all days including Sundays and public holidays from 10.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. The Center is closed on Holi & Diwali.

Admission Fees (per head) -

  

For general visitors - Rs. 10.00

For students in group - Rs. 5.00 

 

Fee for 3D Science show: 

Rs. 10/- per head for general visitors

Rs. 5/- per head for the school groups 

Contact Details-

Phone- +91-0755-2661655 

 
E-Mail- rscbhopal@dataone.in

Website- http://www.rscb.nic.in

Address- Banganga Road, Opposite T.T.T.I., Shyamla Hills, BHOPAL – 462002, Madhya Pradesh, india.

BHEL TOWNSHIP, BHOPAL

 

Bharat Heavy Electrical Plant, Bhopal is the mother plant of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, the largest engineering and manufacturing enterprise in India in the energy-related and infrastructure sector. BHEL caters to the core sectors of the Indian Economy. BHEL, Bhopal certified to ISO: 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001, is moving towards excellence by adopting TQM as per EFQM / CII model of Business Excellence. Heat Exchanger Division is accredited with ASME ‘U’ Stamp. With the slogan of “Kadam kadam milana hai, grahak safal banana hai”, it is committed to the customers. The sprawling industrial town of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) spread over 19.56 sq. kilometer and having a population of about 1.5 lack, has a quaint charm of its own. This modern township has been maintained with excellent amenities for residential quarters, shopping centre’s, hospitals, schools, colleges, parks, clubs etc.

BHEL has –

		Installed equipment for over 1, 00,000 MW of power generation- for Utilities, Captive and Industrial users.
		Supplied over 2,25,000 MVA transformer capacity and other equipment operating in Transmission & Distribution network up to 400 kV (AC & DC).
		Supplied over 25,000 Motors with Drive Control System to Power projects, Petrochemicals, Refineries, Steel, Aluminum, Fertilizer, Cement plants, etc.
		Supplied Traction electrics and AC/DC locos to power over 12,000 kms Railway network.
		Supplied over one million Valves to Power Plants and other Industries. Contact Details-

Phone No: 0755-2506240

Fax No: 0755-2500419

E-mail: akbhatt@bhelbpl.co.in

Website: http://www.bhelbhopal.com

Address: Piplani, Bhopal -462022, Madhya Pradesh, India.

THE CENTRAL POWER RESERCH INSTITUTE (CPRI), BHOPAL

The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) is the power house of the Indian electrical industry. Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) was established by the Government of India in 1960 and was re-organized into an autonomous society under Ministry of Power in 1978 to serve the country as a National Level Laboratory for applied research in the field of power engineering and also to function as an independent authority for testing, evaluation and certification of electrical equipment and components. The affairs of the society are managed by Governing Council with Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Power as its President. The Governing Council has representation from various Ministries of Government of India, Utilities and Manufacturers etc. CPRI's governing body includes eminent professionals from industries & utilities, prestigious academic and research institutions & the government. It employs over 300 highly qualified and experienced engineers & scientists besides other supporting staff.

CPRI provides training in several areas of power system to Utilities in India, Bhutan, Malaysia, and Bangladesh & to distribution engineers of Power Utilities under 'Distribution Reforms Up gradation Management' scheme.

Accreditations-

The laboratory of CPRI has been accredited by National & International bodies such as:

• National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration of Laboratories (NABL),
• Member of Short Circuit Testing Liaison (STL) of Europe,
• Research and Consultancy activities have been certified for ISO-9001 by NVT, KEMA
• INTERTEK ASTA (Association for Short Circuit Testing Authorities), UK
• CPRI has been recognized as approved test house by various Power Utilities in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Middle East, and Far East & Countries of Africa.

The other activities of the Institute are:

1.    Third Party Inspection Services for Electricity Boards & Utilities

2.   Condition Monitoring and Diagnostics

3.   Energy Audit

4.   Customized Training Programmers

5.   Power System studies covering Load Flow, Short Circuit and Relay Coordination

6.   Seismic Qualification of Power Equipment

7.   Utilization and Industrial Solid wastes to useful value added products for the benefits of industry

8.   Protocol Testing 

Contact Details :-

Address: Govindpura, Bhopal – 462023, Madhya Pradesh, India

Phone: +91(0)755 2586997
Fax: +91 (0)755 2587774
GEO: 22.689552, 77.290406

E-Mail:  stds@cpri.in
Homepage:  www.cpri.in

JUNGLE CAMP DELAWADI, BHOPAL

Delawadi 62 km from Bhopal. Situated in a lovely forest glade, Delawadi is a picturesque picnic spot, rich in scenic splendor and natural beauty. The lush forest cover enhances its beauty. Accomodation is available here at the well-furnished Forest Rest House. A nearby site of interest is the Ginnograh Fort, 3 km from Delawadi. a awesome place to visit with your freinds and family. Options available for trekking, camping animal watching. Historic views of the Ginnorgarh fort with the 5 floor bawdi (small artificial pond) is just spell-bounding. The place is well set with proper tent houses to stay in and food facilities.

CONTACT DETAILS-

Mob.:+919893172441

E-mail: delawadi@mptourism.com

Distances: Bhopal - 69 kms, Hoshangabad - 70 kms. Pachmarhi - 200 kms

Tariff Charges:

PRICE                                                          (PER PERSON)

1 Person                                                                     INR 4380.00

2 Persons                                                                   INR 2690.00

Extra Person                                                               INR 1400.00

20% increase in prices for Diwali, Dussehra, Christmas, New year and National holidays.

Facilities:

• ·         Tent accommodation
• ·         Restaurant
• ·         Open Lawn Area 

Accommodation in 7 AC Tents and One 4-Bedded Tent.

Sightseeing: One can also visit the nearby site The Ginnograh Fort that is about 3 km from Delawadi.

 

KUSHABHAU THAKRE INTER-STATE BUS TERMINAL (I.S.B.T.) @ BHOPAL

Though the government has ordered the BDA (Bhopal Development Authority) to hand over the ISBT (Inter-State Bus Terminal) project to the Municipal Corporation, named as "Kushabhau Thakre Inter-state Bus terminal (I.S.B.T)" and work is being carried out at an impressive speed, it will still take another two months for inter-state operations to start. Currently, only 13 buses travel outside the state; 11 of them go to Rajasthan while one each goes to Nagpur and Amravati. All the 13 buses belong to Rajasthan and Maharashtra Transport Corporation. The ISBT project was intended to fill this gap, but it seems both the public and the government have to wait a bit longer to witness better inter-state bus services.

The ISBT building started on November 1, 2010.

According to reports, the state eventually plans to put around 400 buses under the project.

There is still some time before Bhopal could get its own Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT). The project which is going to start under Public Private Partnership (PPP) will take one more year to start an ISBT in the city. Search of an operator under PPP will start only after Municipal Corporation gets the ownership rights of ISBT; however Municipal Corporation claims that as soon as they get the rights, ISBT will be started. 

This must be noted that most of the work for ISBT had been finished in March-April itself. Since then, its inaugural has been awaited by both public and the government itself. According to the Municipal Corporation, 50 buses will be made operational foe the service, these buses will connect Bhopal to Hoshangabad, Nagpur, and Raisen.

BHOPAL HAAT

Bhopal Haat, a marketing place for rural products, has become a happy hunting ground. Bhopal Haat was created two years back under a central government scheme with an investment of Rs 3.20 crore to market rural products manufactured by self-help groups (SHGs).

After looking at the super success of Delhi Haat, Madhya Pradesh is putting all efforts to make Bhopal Haat a shopper’s paradise, by showcasing best handicraft and handloom products made by local artisans.

The State is famous for its terracotta items, silver jewellary, colourful rugs, dolls and garments made from cotton and silk. Along with that leather, furniture, marble products and other decorative items are also renowned nationwide. Apart from local craftsmen, items produced by Self Help Groups(SHGs), of other states like Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Orissa are also ready to display their attractive handmade artifacts here. Jharcraft, Jharkhand Government’s initiative for promoting its handicraft items, is planning to send exclusive silk sarees and terracotta artifacts to Bhopal Haat, to get new sale orders from visitors.

The aim of Bhopal Haat is to encourage and provide the necessary help to craftsmen in marketing their products.