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Nehru Centre is a centre to promote the teachings and ideals of the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, through educational and cultural programmes in the city of Mumbai, India. The Centre organises scientific, cultural and educational activities.

History

Nehru Centre was conceived in 1972 in Bombay (now Mumbai), India by the late Shri Rajni Patel (an eminent criminal lawyer). The foundation stone of this magnificent dream was laid by the late Indira Gandhi on 2 November 1972 on a six-acre plot leased by the Government of Maharashtra.

Departments

The centre is spread over 20,000 sq.ft. of space. It consists of a Planetarium, an auditorium for 1000 people, experimental theatre, art galleries, library and research centres.

Nehru Planetarium

This planetarium was commissioned on 3 March 1977. It has grown into a centre for scientific study of astronomy and for meeting of scientists and scholars for discussions and lectures. Events like Science quiz contests, Astro-painting, Science elocution, Astro-poetry and Astro-quiz competitions are organised in order to inspire students.

Discovery of India

Discovery of India consists of 14 galleries depicting every aspect of artistic, intellectual and philosophical attainment of India through ages. This exposition seeks to determine true identity of the country. This department also holds activities such as Discovery of India Elocution Competition, Quiz Competition and Essay Competition and science workshop for students every year.

Library

Nehru Centre Library is located on the first floor of the Discovery of India building. It has about 25,000 books on various disciplines like religion, philosophy, social sciences, astronomy and allied sciences, arts and architecture, literature, history, geography and biographies. There is also a good collection of books on and by Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi.

Art Gallery

Situated on the ground floor of the Discovery of India building, this gallery consists of two parts. The Nehru Centre Art Gallery is dedicated to promotion of young talent and provides a platform for them to exhibit their work along with that of eminent artists.

Culture Wing

Regular cultural programmes are organised by Culture wing in all branches of performing arts, like dance, drama, music, etc.

Exhibition Hall

Nehru Centre has two well lit and air-conditioned exhibition halls on the ground floor and three on the second floor of the Discovery of India building. Several national and the international exhibitions are held here.

Publications

Some of the books published by Nehru Centre are the following:

References

External links

Official Website

Mumbai topics

Buildings

Roads

Education
and research

Universities and colleges	University of Mumbai (MU) SNDT Women's University IIT Bombay (IIT-B) Institute of Chemical Technology (formerly UDCT) Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) NITIE Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute SP Jain Institute of Management and Research Dr. Homi Bhabha State University Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education(SIMSREE) NMIMS Mithibai College St. Xavier's College Sathaye College Ramnarain Ruia College D. G. Ruparel College Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar College of Commerce and Economics Mulund College of Commerce V. G. Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce Sir J. J. School of Art
Schools	Balmohan Vidyamandir Bombay Scottish School Campion School Cathedral and John Connon School Dhirubhai Ambani International School Don Bosco High School Dr. Antonio Da Silva High School Holy Family High School Lilavatibai Podar High School R. N. Podar School Sacred Heart Boys High School Jamnabai Narsee School Utpal Shanghvi Global School Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Raja Shivaji Vidyalaya (King George High School) St. Theresa's Boys High School J.B. Petit High School for Girls
Institutes for science and learning	Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Nehru Planetarium Nehru Science Centre Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CBS)

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Parks, zoos and stadia	Bandra Kurla Complex Ground Brabourne Stadium Cross Maidan Essel World Gowalia Tank Hanging Gardens Horniman Circle Gardens Jijamata Udyaan Kamala Nehru Park Mahalaxmi Racecourse Middle Income Group Club Ground Sanjay Gandhi National Park Shivaji Park Wankhede Stadium
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