India faces critical challenges as a nation in its march towards a welfare state. Considering the nature of the challenges which are so unique, only rapid strides in the sector of science and technology, in resonance with India’s heritage can meet those challenges. In this context Vijnana Bharati, a science movement with swadeshi spirit has a greater role to play. Swadeshi Science Movement was sta
rted in Indian Institite 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 is made
• As 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
• As a Swadeshi Movement with modern sciences adapted to national needs. Vijnanabharati has units in 22 states across the country and contacts in 4 states. It is working in 11 different areas through autonomous institutions, independent organizations & also as project entities. They are
1. World Ayurveda foundation
2. Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan- Samiti
3. Global Indian Scientists and Technocrats Foundation
4. Rashtriya Yuva vaigyanik manch
5. National Ayurveda students and youth Association
6. Jnan Vijnan Pratibha Pareeksha
7. Vishwa Veda- Vijnan sammelan
8. Vigyan Prasar Bharati
9. Energy Innovation and implementation Foundation
10. Shakti
11. International Institute of Waste management
It has undertaken many initiatives one of which is TECH FOR SEVA which is a Socio-Technical conference on Inclusive and Sustainable development.This Conference intends to be a medium for the exchange of initiatives,intentions and information that will lead too an amalgamation of ideas from all major contributors – CSRs, NGOs and the Science and Technology fraternity. Thus Tech for Seva is a ray of hope to steer the power of knowledge in the direction of the much needy and deserving segment of our society.
