Digital World
Advancing Science Education for a Brighter Future.
The "Digital World" Gallery
A permanent exhibition titled “Digital World” features 32 interactive
exhibits thoughtfully curated into seven thematic sections. The
exhibition vividly showcases India’s digital journey, highlighting the
nation’s remarkable achievements in Information Technology (IT)
and its pioneering contributions to science and technology. The newly
unveiled Digital World Gallery is organised into the following
thematic sections: Introduction, Indian Challenges, Digital India,
Digital Health & Wellbeing, Digital Commerce, Digital
Entertainment, and Artificial Intelligence.
Visitors embark on a captivating journey that begins with the
evolution of computers, tracing their transformation from room
-sized
machines to today’s powerful pocket
-sized devices. Key highlights
include “C
-DAC: An Indian Success Story,” which illustrates India’s
emergence as a global leader in high
-
performance computing
Following the denial of access to the Cray supercomputer by the
United States, and “C
-DOT: Harbinger of the Communication
Revolution,” showcasing groundbreaking innovations such as the
Rural Automatic Exchange (RAX) that transformed India’s
telecommunications landscape. The gallery also offers immersive and
interactive experiences powered by Augmented Reality (AR) and
Virtual Reality (VR), including a Virtual Zoo, flight simulators, and a
visual effects studio. Visitors can further explore cutting
-edge
advancements in digital health, smart city solutions, and virtual
dressing rooms, making the exhibition both informative and engaging
for audiences of all ages.
