Vigyan Ashram

Vigyan Ashram (Marathi: विज्ञान आश्रम) is a center of Indian Institute of Education (IIE) Pune[2] established by Dr. S. S. Kalbag in 1983. It's a modern version of the old Gurukula systems 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. Population of Pabal is 10,000. There are several small hamlets attached to Pabal, which make Pabal central market place. Pabal is drought-prone and is a truly representative Indian village. The idea of establishing Vigyan Ashram at Pabal is whatever they do at Ashram can be replicated in any part of the country.[3]

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

India
Coordinates18.832271°N 74.059181°E / 18.832271; 74.059181
Information
Established1983[1]
Campus typeRural
WebsiteOfficial website

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 labrotory to teach use of various tools, 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 useful for students interested to learn 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, 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.

  • Shrinath Kalbag photo at Vigyan Ashram
  • Mira Kalbhag(Amma)
  • QR code for Pabal
  • Vigyan Ashram Pabal-front
  • Vigyan Ashram Fab Lab 0
  • Vigyan Ashram 02
  • Vigyan Ashram Pabal-Workshop Building
  • Geodesic dome constructed by students.
  • Simple shed constructed by students. Residence of Late Dr SS Kalbag founder of Vigyan Ashram.
  • Joint geodesic domes constructed by the students.
  • Workshop cum Fab Lab building.
  • Office building.

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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