Vigyan Ashram
विज्ञान आश्रम
Vigyan Ashram logo
Location
Pabal, Shirur taluka, Pune district

India
Coordinates18°49′56″N 74°03′33″E / 18.832271°N 74.059181°E / 18.832271; 74.059181
Information
Established1983[1]
Campus typeRural
WebsiteOfficial website

Vigyan Ashram (Marathi: विज्ञान आश्रम) is a learning center for the contemplation and study of ancient Indian philosophy belonging to the Indian Institute of Education (IIE) Pune,[2] established by Dr. S. S. Kalbag in 1983. It's a modern version of the old Gurukula system of 'simple living and high thinking'. Vigyan Ashram is located in the village Pabal, approx. 70 km (43 mi) from Pune. It is situated on Shirur Road, Rajgurunagar. The population of Pabal is around 10,000. There are several small hamlets attached to Pabal, which make Pabal the central marketplace for the region. Pabal is drought-prone and truly representative of a template Indian village. The idea of establishing Vigyan Ashram at Pabal was to design a blueprint template of the highest principles presented systematically and logically to modern intellects so that everyone can be equipped with knowledge of life and living. Meaning that whatever the participants practice and do at the Ashram can be replicated in any part of the country.[3]

In English “Vigyan” means ‘Search of Truth’ and “Ashram” symbolizes ‘Simple living and high thinking for us, an organization where all are equal, a modern version of the old Gurukul system’.

Technology Development and Education

Fab Lab

Vigyan Ashram runs a fabrication laboratory to teach the use of various tools, and machines and produces locally made technological gadgets.[4]

DBRT (Diploma in Basic Rural Technology)

DBRT is a one-year residential diploma course offered at Vigyan Ashram. This course is recognized by the National Institute of Open Schooling and is useful for students interested in learning by hand. It is a multi-skill program in which training is given in the areas of:

External Support

Many Government, private organizations and individual donors support the program. Trustees of the Indian Institute of Education manage Vigyan Ashram.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "About us - Vigyan Ashram".
  2. ↑ "Indian Institute of Education to kindle young minds through drone making and 3D printing workshops". Hindustan Times. 2018-04-07. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
  3. ↑ "Digital Divide and the Aakash Tablet". Economic and Political Weekly. 55 (10): 7–8. 2015-06-05.
  4. ↑ "Campus connect: Sneak peak into innovations from Pune's Vigyan Ashram". Hindustan Times. 2019-01-18. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
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