Vigyan Ashram
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| Vigyan Ashram विज्ञान आश्रम | |
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| Coordinates | 18°49′56″N 74°03′33″E / 18.832271°N 74.059181°E / 18.832271; 74.059181 |
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| Established | 1983[1] |
| Campus type | Rural |
| Website | Official 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:
- Engineering - fabrication & Construction, basic Carpentry, engineering drawing & costing.
- Energy & Environment - electrical, Motor rewinding, survey techniques, solar , Biogas, etc.
- Home and Health - sewing, Food processing, and rural lab.
- Agriculture and Animal Husbandry playhouse, Poultry Farming , Goat farming, dairy nursery techniques.
External Support
Many Government, private organizations and individual donors support the program. Trustees of the Indian Institute of Education manage Vigyan Ashram.
Gallery
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Shrinath Kalbag photo at Vigyan Ashram
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Dr. S.S. Kalbag photo in Vigyan Ashram
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Mira Kalbhag(Amma)
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QR code for Pabal -
Vigyan Ashram Pabal-front
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Vigyan Ashram Fab Lab 0
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Vigyan Ashram 02
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Greenhouse1
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Azolla Bed on Water sarface
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Vigyan Ashram Pabal-Workshop Building
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WORKSHOP OF VIGYAN ASHRAM
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Vigyan Ashram Pabal-front road
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Geodesic dome constructed by students.
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Vigyan Ashram Pabal-cource
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Simple shed constructed by students. Residence of Late Dr SS Kalbag founder of Vigyan Ashram.
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Joint geodesic domes constructed by the students.
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Workshop cum Fab Lab building.
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Symbol of FAB LAB
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Fab lab 0
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Home & Health Section at Vigyan Ashram
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Azolla in Pabal Dome (1)
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Office building.
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Savitrichya Online Leki (Savitri's Online Daughters)
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See also
References
- ^ "About us - Vigyan Ashram".
- ^ "Indian Institute of Education to kindle young minds through drone making and 3D printing workshops". Hindustan Times. 2018-04-07. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
- ^ "Digital Divide and the Aakash Tablet". Economic and Political Weekly. 55 (10): 7–8. 2015-06-05.
- ^ "Campus connect: Sneak peak into innovations from Pune's Vigyan Ashram". Hindustan Times. 2019-01-18. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
External links
- Official website
- Information on Dr. S.S. Kalbag on Indiatogether.org