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Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA)
New Delhi, Delhi
About
Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) is a dynamic national science movement dedicated to promoting scientific temper and innovation with a Swadeshi spirit. Founded in 1991, VIBHA bridges traditional Indian knowledge with modern science to address national challenges and foster scientific literacy across India. It operates through units in 22 states and has a presence in 4 additional states, engaging in 11 different areas including education, health, and technology. VIBHA organizes large-scale events like the India International Science Festival (IISF) and conducts national programs such as Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM), India's largest online science talent search exam. The organization aims to rejuvenate the Swadeshi Movement in the age of science and technology, promote Bharatiya heritage through a synthesis of physical and spiritual sciences, and work towards developing common scientific terminology for all Indian languages. VIBHA also focuses on initiatives like women's empowerment through science (Shakti), Ayurveda promotion (NASYA, World Ayurveda Foundation), waste management (IIWM), and connecting technology with social service (Tech4Seva). VIBHA's mission is to link traditional and modern sciences and promote scientific research and awareness aligned with India's heritage.
Affiliations
Programs Offered
- Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM)
- India International Science Festival (IISF)
- Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan (BVS)
- World Ocean Congress (WOSC)
- Vishwa Ved Vigyan Sammelan (VVVS)
- VIBHA Science Club (VSC)
- Shakti (Women Empowerment through S&T)
- NASYA (National Movement for Ayurveda Students and Young Researchers)
- VibhaVani (Consortium for Scientific Interventions for Social Action)
- IIWM (Indian Institute of Waste Management)
- World Ayurveda Foundation (WAF)
- Tech4Seva (Technology for Selfless Service)
- Mandala (Bridging Contemporary Science and Indic Thought)
Achievements
- National Award for Outstanding Efforts in Science and Technology Communication (2007) by Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India
- Jawaharlal Nehru Prize for Science Popularisation (2005-2006) by Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)
- Climate CoLab Popular Choice Award from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA (2015) for 'National campaign in India aimed to create a network of young Energy Ambassadors'
- Successfully organized multiple editions of India International Science Festival (IISF) in collaboration with Government of India
- Established a nationwide presence with units in 22 states and contacts in 4 additional states
Opportunities from Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA)
Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM) - India's Largest Science Talent Search Examination
by Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA)
Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM) is a national-level, app-based science talent search examination for students in Classes 6 to 11, fostering scientific aptitude and popularizing science across India.
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- Type
- Educational NGO
- Founded
- 1991
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