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Why National Science
Movement... Courtesy : Vijnana Bharathi
ndia faces critical challenges as a nation contributions from India which kindles the
Iin its march towards a welfare state. spirit of creativity and science. This activity
Considering the nature of the challenges has resulted in locating the scientific talent
which are so unique, only rapid strides in among the youth and it is spreading year by
the sector of science and technology, in year among the youth.
resonance with India’s heritage can meet Vijnana Bharathi has already earned
those challenges. In this context Vijnana
Bharati, a science movement with swadeshi its niche as a trendsetter in imparting
spirit has a greater role to play. Vijnana knowledge to the young generation across
Bharati has units in 22 states across India and lately abroad through various
the country. It is working in 11 different activities, one of them being the Sastra
areas through autonomous institutions, Pratibha Contest.
independent organizations & also as project Sastra Pratibha Contest is an inter-school
entities. science talent search contest initiated
by Vijnana Bharathi which has been
National Science Movement was started conducting this contest for years among
by a few eminent scientists from Indian the students in India and lately abroad.
Institute of Science- (Bengaluru) under the
guidance of Prof. K. I. Vasu. This movement The objectives of SPC are to:
gradually gained momentum and emerged
as an organization with national presence. • Introduce the youth to the rich scientific
In 1991(Oct 20-21), at the Nagpur meet, heritage of India in the field of Science
it was decided, to launch the Swadeshi and Technology in order to kindle a flair
Science Movement at all India Level and within the students for Science and
name it as Vijnana Bharati. Technology and to take up the subject
as a career.
The foundation principle of Vijnana Bharati
is made • Provide opportunities for students to
• As a vibrant movement for the realize their potential and nurture their
talents.
development of Swadeshi Sciences.
• Identify, appreciate and guide the
• As a dynamic Science Movement with a students with special aptitude for
Swadeshi Spirit, interlinking traditional Science and Technology.
and modern sciences on one hand,
natural and spiritual sciences on the • Contribute towards INDIA VISION 2020
other hand. conceived by the former President of
India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
• As a Swadeshi Movement with modern (www.indiavision2020.org)
sciences adapted to national needs.
Vijnana Bharati imbibes the spirit of The toppers of the SPC have an opportunity
scientific inquiry in the young by inculcating to interact with top Indian scientists and
the ancient and modern day scientific also get career guidance
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