Reasons to Sign this Petition
What Promise did they make? Remember? Let us Show you
On February 8, 2021, Assam’s Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone for the District Science Centre at Khanikar in Dibrugarh district. This initiative aims to promote scientific knowledge and innovation in the region.
Key Features of the Dibrugarh Science Centre:
Planetarium: A facility designed to project astronomical displays for educational and entertainment purposes.
Innovation Centre: A hub to foster creativity and technological advancements.
Science Park: An outdoor space featuring interactive science exhibits.
Fun Science Gallery: An exhibition area with engaging and hands-on science displays.
Thematic Gallery: A section dedicated to specific scientific themes or topics.
Auditorium: A venue for hosting lectures, presentations, and events.
Guest House and Staff Quarters: Accommodation facilities for visitors and staff members.
Cafeteria: A dining area for visitors and employees.
The project is estimated to cost over ₹16 crore. (The Assam Tribune)
During the same event, Chief Minister Sonowal distributed land allotment certificates to 471 small tea growers in Dibrugarh district, granting them ownership rights over approximately 2,778 bighas of land. This move aimed to recognize and support the contributions of small tea growers to Assam’s tea industry.
The establishment of the District Science Centre reflects the Assam government’s commitment to advancing scientific education and fostering innovation within the state.
News References to Above Promise as stated in media:
Image References to Above Promise :
Govenment Documents stating the above details in page no 6. Click to download the pdf.
Video References to Above Promise :
Now lets see the actual UPDATES on District Science CENTER ( Dibrugarh)
As of March 2025, the Dibrugarh District Science Centre at Khanikar has experienced construction delays. In July 2024, the project had achieved only 18% physical progress, prompting the Deputy Commissioner of Dibrugarh to call for discussions with the contractor. No further updates are available regarding the current status or completion date of the project
News References to Current Updates as stated in media:
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- Credit: Pratidin Time.
Here are some strong reasons why people of Assam, and most importantly, the people of Dibrugarh should sign the petition
for the completion of the Dibrugarh District Science Centre:
1. Delayed Project – Broken Promises
The foundation stone was laid in February 2021, yet the project remains unfinished even after several years.
Government officials set completion deadlines but failed to meet them.
Citizens have the right to demand accountability from authorities.
2. Loss of Educational Opportunities
The Science Centre was supposed to promote scientific knowledge among students and researchers.
Lack of access to a planetarium, innovation labs, and science exhibitions hampers learning for students.
Assam’s students deserve modern STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) exposure like students in other states.
3. Wastage of Public Funds
Over ₹16 crore was allocated for this project. Where has the money gone?
Incomplete infrastructure means public tax money is being wasted.
If left abandoned, the site will become a symbol of mismanagement and corruption.
4. Employment and Economic Benefits
The Science Centre could generate jobs for educators, guides, and maintenance staff.
It would attract tourists and researchers, boosting the local economy.
Delays mean loss of livelihood opportunities for many.
5. Holding Authorities Accountable
The Deputy Commissioner has already raised concerns about slow progress, but no action has been taken.
The petition will put pressure on the government to act immediately.
People must demand transparency on why the project is stalled.
6. Preventing Abandonment & Infrastructure Decay
Without public intervention, the unfinished Science Centre may be abandoned like many other incomplete projects.
Unused structures could become hazardous, attracting encroachment and vandalism.
Ensuring timely completion will protect public infrastructure investments.
7. Inspiring Future Generations
Science museums and planetariums ignite curiosity in young minds.
Assam’s students shouldn’t have to travel to other states for quality science education.
A fully operational Science Centre will create future scientists, engineers, and innovators from Assam.
8. Civic Participation – People’s Power
Signing the petition shows that citizens care about development and won’t accept negligence.
Public movements have successfully completed stalled projects before—this can be one of them!
The more signatures we gather, the greater the impact on decision-makers.
CONCLUSION
Announcing a project is easy, but finishing it is what really matters. Leaders make big promises, but when projects stay incomplete and new ones keep getting announced, it becomes clear—it’s not about real progress, it’s just a clever trick to get votes using taxpayers’ money.
What should you do now as a Responsible Citizen, for the future generation, for the elders, for you, for me, for all of us?
Ask the following questions to yourself?
Why this project is not completed?
Most probably , They sit there, gathering dust and excuses. Ever notice how the government loves to “revisit” or “revamp” old schemes? That’s just a fancy way of saying they didn’t finish them the first time. Funds dry up, officials get shuffled, and the original plan gets buried under a mountain of red tape. Meanwhile, they’ve already moved on to the next shiny distraction—classic case of starting a new book without finishing the last chapter.
Why does the government keep announcing new schemes every year?
Oh, probably because they love the fanfare—ribbons, speeches, and flashy PR stunts look great on the evening news. Finishing old schemes? That’s just boring paperwork and accountability, right? It’s easier to toss out shiny new promises than to actually deliver on the dusty old ones. Keeps the voters distracted and the headlines fresh, while the half-baked projects pile up like forgotten New Year’s resolutions.
Are these new schemes really benefiting the public?
Sure, if you count vague press releases and photo ops as “benefits.” Most of these grand launches are just hot air—by the time the government moves on to the next big announcement, the previous ones are still stuck in bureaucratic limbo. The public gets crumbs, while the real winners are the politicians who get to claim they’re “doing something.” Check the ground reality—half-built roads, underfunded programs, and a lot of “coming soon” excuses.
How do they decide which schemes to prioritize?
Prioritize? Ha! It’s more like a dartboard approach—throw out whatever sounds good at the time and hope something sticks. Finishing old schemes doesn’t win elections; new announcements do. They’ll pick whatever gets the loudest cheers or the most retweets, not what’s actually feasible or halfway done. That’s why you’ve got bridges to nowhere and projects that vanish after the inauguration party.
Can’t they just focus on completing what’s already in pr
They could, but where’s the glamour in that? Completing stuff takes effort, follow-through, and dealing with messy realities like budget overruns or corruption scandals. Launching something new lets them reset the narrative and dodge the hard questions about why the last scheme’s still a skeleton. It’s governance by ADHD—always chasing the next big thing, never cleaning up the last mess.
So what do i do now?
WAKE UP!!!1
Fellow citizens, it’s time to wake up and demand what’s ours! The government keeps dazzling us with new schemes while the ones they’ve already launched rot in neglect—half-finished roads, stalled projects, and broken promises littering our communities. Why should we let them get away with this cycle of hype and abandonment? Signing a petition isn’t just a signature—it’s a roar of frustration, a call to force them to finish what they started. Every uncompleted scheme is money wasted, hope dashed, and our trust betrayed. We deserve results, not endless announcements. Act now—petition them to stop the circus and deliver on what’s already on the table. Our future can’t wait for their next photo op!
Petition is as follows:
