About Awadh Vigyan Bharati
A science organization with Swadeshi spirit — national in vision, rooted in Awadh.
Our story
Vigyan Bharati (VIBHA) started as the Swadeshi Science Movement at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, led by eminent scientists under Prof. K. I. Vasu.
VIBHA is India's largest nationalistic, patriotic and humanistic science organisation, a community of scientists, professors, teachers, thinkers, students and researchers.
VIBHA aims at societal development, social harmony, ecological balance and environmental sanity with the aid of Science and Technology.
VIBHA has units in all the states of India, known as Prant units. We also have initiatives in foreign countries like the USA, UAE, Germany and others.
At a meeting in Nagpur on 20–21 October 1991, the work took national shape as Vigyan Bharati. Today it runs activities in many fields through autonomous institutions and associated organisations.
VIBHA describes itself as a dynamic science organization with a Swadeshi spirit — linking traditional and modern sciences on one hand, and natural and spiritual sciences on the other.
What VIBHA works for
- Championing Bharatiya heritage through a synthesis of physical and spiritual sciences
- Rejuvenating Swadeshi scientific initiatives for national development
- A common script and scientific terminology for Indian languages
- Grassroots science organizations across the country
- Awareness of ancient India's contributions to science
- Integrating this heritage into educational curricula
Awadh Vigyan Bharati
Awadh Vigyan Bharati takes VIBHA's mission to schools, colleges, universities and research institutions across the Awadh region.
The prant covers 15 districts organised into four vibhags — Lucknow (Lucknow, Unnao, Raebareli), Ayodhya (Ayodhya, Barabanki, Sultanpur, Amethi, Ambedkar Nagar), Sitapur (Sitapur, Hardoi, Lakhimpur Kheri) and Gonda (Gonda, Bahraich, Balrampur, Shravasti). Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan currently has district coordinators in 13 of these districts. See the map ↓
Our work includes Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan for school students, lectures and workshops by scientists, science festivals, the prant magazine, and bringing together teachers, researchers and students who share the vision of a self-reliant, science-led Bharat.
Students
Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan, science quizzes and talent camps that build curiosity and confidence.
Teachers & researchers
Lectures, workshops and conferences that connect modern research with Indian knowledge traditions.
Society
Science communication in Indian languages, and technology in the service of the community.
Awadh Vigyan Bharati at a glance अवध प्रांत
Awadh Vigyan Bharati stretches through central and northern Uttar Pradesh — from Unnao and Raebareli in the south, through the capital Lucknow, up to the Terai districts on the border with Nepal.
- Lucknow लखनऊ VVM
- Unnao उन्नाव VVM
- Raebareli रायबरेली VVM
- Ayodhya अयोध्या VVM
- Barabanki बाराबंकी VVM
- Sultanpur सुल्तानपुर
- Amethi अमेठी
- Ambedkar Nagar अम्बेडकर नगर VVM
- Sitapur सीतापुर VVM
- Hardoi हरदोई VVM
- Lakhimpur Kheri लखीमपुर खीरी VVM
- Gonda गोंडा VVM
- Bahraich बहराइच VVM
- Balrampur बलरामपुर VVM
- Shravasti श्रावस्ती VVM
Location of the Awadh Vigyan Bharati region within Uttar Pradesh. ★ Prant office, Lucknow.
Tap a vibhag to highlight its districts. VVM marks districts with a Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan district coordinator. Map is indicative only. District boundaries © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Celebrating the Spirit of Bharatiyatva in Science
Vigyan Bharati took its name on 21 October 1991. The Swadeshi Science Movement had emerged from a vision to blend science with Indian values, culture and self-reliance.
Vigyan Bharati stands as a national organisation fostering scientific temper, innovation and societal transformation through the synergy of modern science and Bharatiya knowledge systems.
On this day we first pay our tributes to all our Founder Members and express our gratitude to all who provided leadership and created this Swadeshi science attitude. We appreciate the contributions of all our life members, friends, families, the scientific fraternity, students, teachers and well-wishers. Without your support, help and encouragement we could not have achieved this recognition.
- to make Science a mission for Nation-Building,
- and to carry forward the light of Swadeshi Science for a self-reliant Bharat.
Our heritage
The prayer that begins our programmes, and the guide whose life shaped the science organization.
Be part of the organization
Join Awadh Vigyan Bharati as a life member.