Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated state-of-the art observatory at Dongla in Ujjain district on Tuesday. He said that this observatory will be named after great astronomer Varah Mihir. Science and Technology Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya and Sah Sarkaryawahak Suresh Soni were also present on the occasion.
Describing setting up of this observatory as one of the best works done during his term, Chouhan said that this will help attain knowledge scientifically. He said that the observatory has been constructed at Dongla since it is in the Tropic of Cancer. He said that all parts of the world are still unexplored.
Universe is immense and scientists are eager to know more about it constantly. There are a number of galaxies in the universe and this observatory has been set up to know about them.
The Chief Minister said that it has been decided to get a temple constructed in the place in Sri lanka where Mata Sita had stayed. Madhya Pradesh Government has provided Rs 1 crore for it. More funds will be given, if required.
Science and Technology Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said that since Ujjain is already the centre of calculating of time, this city will attain global status with construction of this state-of-the art observatory. It will be the best observatory in the world.
Suresh Soni said that construction of this observatory is a historic event. Madhya Pradesh government has re-joined the broken link of works carried out by Vrah Mihir. Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Chairman Mohan Yadav threw light on the construction of the observatory. Earlier, the Chief Minister planted saplings at Nakshatra Vatika. later, he inspected state-of-the-art dome and telescope fitted in it. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Paras Chandra Jain, MlA Rodmal Rathore, former Union Minister Satyanaryan Jatia, Principal Secretary Devraj Birdi, Madhya Pradesh Council for Science and Technology Director General PK Verma and other officers and public representative were present on the occasion.