Vijnana Bharati Activities
1. Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM)
Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM) is an initiative of Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA), in collaboration with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), an institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. VVM is a national program aimed at popularizing science among school students from standard VI to XI.
2. VIBHA Science Club (VSC)
VIBHA Science Club (VSC) is a vibrant community dedicated to fostering a passion for science, mathematics, and discovery among students. At VIBHA, we believe in nurturing curiosity, enhancing scientific understanding, and developing critical thinking skills necessary for the leaders of tomorrow. Our club provides a platform for students to explore the wonders of science through hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and interactions with experts in various scientific fields at three levels.
3. India International Science Festival (IISF)
India International Science Festival (IISF) is an initiative of Vijnana Bharati, organized every year since 2015 in association with the Government of India. Various ministries and departments such as the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Science, Department of Biotechnology, and Department of Scientific and Industrial Research have been an integral part of IISF.
4. Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan (BVS)
Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan (BVS) is a gathering of scientists, artisans, technocrats, traditional innovators, students, and the general public, organized once every two years. It has become a renowned platform that brings together individuals who contribute to science, making it a prominent event in the field of scientific seminars and symposiums.
5. Vishwa Veda Vigyan Sammelan (VVVS)
Vishwa Veda Vigyan Sammelan (VVVS) is based on the belief that insights into future development are deeply rooted in the Vedic perspective (Indian Knowledge System). This perspective views the entire world as one family and enunciates the oneness of the universe.
6. World Ayurveda Congress (WAC)
The World Ayurveda Congress (WAC) is a platform established by the World Ayurveda Foundation to promote Ayurveda globally in its true essence. It is the largest gathering of its kind, exploring new frontiers in medicine. The first WAC was organized in 2002 in Kochi, Kerala.
7. World Ocean Science Congress (WOSC)
The World Ocean Science Congress (WOSC) is Vijnana Bharati’s flagship program in the ocean sector. Held once every three years, WOSC provides a common platform for all stakeholders in the ocean sector to meet, discuss, and address pressing issues and priorities that need urgent attention.
8. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Vijnana Bharati and the Ministry of Culture have jointly planned a yearlong celebration on “Role of Scientists and Scientific Institutions in India’s Freedom Struggle” on the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
9. Space On Wheels
Space on Wheels is a joint program for sharing ISRO’s exhibition vehicle ‘Space on Wheels’ in science programs/exhibitions. It is a unique joint initiative of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Vijnana Bharati. The initiative aims to provide information on ISRO activities and India’s space missions to school students.

