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Objectives.- An overall objective of the Pilikula Development Authority is to develop the Centre in an integrated and scientific way to provide an opportunity for learning of science through tourism and learning of tourism through science. The detailed objectives are as follows:- (i) popularization of Science and Technology Developments for human welfare; (ii) development of a good educational and resource centre for students and teachers for enriching their knowledge in one stop destination; 7 (iii) creating an awareness and development of scientific attitude for environment and promotion of Eco-education and Eco-tourism and thinking among the general public; (iv) conservation of biodiversity and facilities for research and development; (v) protection of culture and heritage; (vi) dissemination of scientific information and better practices for various target groups; (vii) to identify, encourage and nurture creative scientific talent especially among children and youth; (viii) to identify priority areas of Science and Technology, which are useful for long term development of the State; (ix) to organize and/or assist in organizing training courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, discussions, invited talks, consultancy services and exhibitions; (x) to supplement science education through hands-on minds-on concept and through experimentation to foster a spirit of scientific enquiry and creativity among students; (xi) to popularize astronomy based education and related branches such as space science, technology and innovation among students and general public through creating an interesting and stimulating learning situation; (xii) learning science as an enjoyment, creating a positive experience about science, its history and philosophy along with heritage and culture; (xiii) providing a platform for other educational out reach activities including social studies, art and culture; and (xiv) exploration of various components of Pilikula through the concept of Science through tourism and tourism through science;