In the midst of a thaw in relations between India and Pakistan, authorities in India are considering whether the Vigyan Rail, a science exhibition on wheels, could go to Pakistan and Bangladesh.
 
"We have given a suggestion to Science and Technology Minister Murli Manohar Joshi," M V Kamath, president, Vigyan Prasar Society, told reporters in New Delhi on Monday.

The issue is being discussed internally and once the idea is approved, it would go to the prime minister for his clearance, he said.

"If the idea gets official consent here and governments of Pakistan and Bangladesh also accept it, the step would promote camaraderie with Pakistan and Bagladesh," Kamath said.

The Vigyan Rail is probably the first of its kind initiative in the history, he said.

The train will travel over the entire country carrying exhibits depicting India's achievements in the last 50 years in various fields of science like space, IT, meteorology, medical, defence and ocean development.