Speaking on the occasion during his inaugural address, the Minister commended the efforts of National Council of Science Museums and said that learning is done through the process of hands-on activities and discoveries. He mentioned about knowledge enrichment that the visitors can attain by interacting with a series of exhibits on different scientific subject.

Smt Ambika Soni, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, in her message, complimented the efforts of National Council of Science Museums in developing a state-of-the-art Regional Science City in Lucknow. The Minister also appealed to the public at large and students in particular to take best advantage of the facilities for enhancing the understanding of science.