Vijnana Bharati
Vijnana Bharati (विज्ञान भारती) or VIBHA, previously known as Swadeshi Science Movement, is a non-profit organization in India that works for the popularization of sciences in a nationalist manner. Its main aim is to rejuvenate the Swadeshi Movement in this age of science and technology for the purpose of national reconstruction.
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| Founded | 1991 |
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| Founder | Prof. K.I. Vasu |
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
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Area served | India |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | Swadeshi Science Movement |
History
Swadeshi Science Movement was started in Indian Institute of Science (Bengaluru) by a few eminent scientists under the guidance of Prof. K I Vasu. This movement gradually gained momentum and emerged as an organization with national presence. In 1991(Oct 20-21) at the Nagpur meet, it was decided, to launch the Swadeshi Science Movement at all India Level and named it as Vijnana Bharati. The foundation principle of VIBHA are:
- To start a vibrant movement for the development of Swadeshi Sciences.
- As a dynamic Science Movement with a Swadeshi Spirit, interlinking traditional and modern sciences on the one hand, and natural and spiritual sciences on the other hand.
- To create a Swadeshi Movement with modern sciences adapted to national needs.
Spread
Vijnana Bharati has units in 32 states across the country and contacts in all states.It has 42 registered prant units covering all over India and abroad. It is working in 11 different areas through autonomous institutions, independent organizations & also as project entities.
Organization Structure
The current President of Vijnana Bharati is Dr. Vijay P. Bhatkar and National Organizing Secretary is Jayant Sahasrabudhe.
National Level Programs
- India International Science Festival
- Tech4Seva
- Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan
- Bhartiya Vigyan Sammelan
Initiatives
- Igniting Minds
- World Ocean Science Congress
- Technical Education Augmentation Mission
- Global Indian Scientists and Technocrats
- Learn In India
- Science India
- Industries, Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Facilitators & Academia
Independent Entities
- Shakti
- World Ayurveda Foundation
- National Ayurveda Student & Youth Association
- International Institute of Waste Management
- Aryavarta Vigyan Abhyudaya Foundation
- National Environment & Energy Development Mission
Awards and Honors
- VIBHA received “Giving Back UBM” most Impactful Project of the year for “India International Science Fair” which was held in IIT New Delhi, during 4th to 8th Dec 2015.
- VIBHA received two awards, the ‘Honorable mention Award’ and ‘Popular choice Award’ at ‘Crowds Climate Conference’ 2015 at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA.
- Vijnana Bharati(VIBHA) has become the Guinness Book World Record Holder for the successful conduct of the ‘Largest Practical Science Lesson’.