India, Feb. 21 -- LUCKNOW The government has outlined plans for the establishment four new science parks and two planetariums in UP, along with the renovation of old institutions, as part of efforts to foster innovation and research in the state. Finance minister Suresh Khanna on Thursday announced an overall budgetary provision of Rs.50 crore for these facilities.

He spoke about the science city in Agra at Rs.25 crore and another science city and planetarium in Varanasi at Rs.5 crore. The remaining Rs.20 crore will be utilised for machinery, fittings and equipment. The provision for science parks, science cities and planetariums was made under science and technology.

"The work in Agra is all set to begin later this year. Work for the s...