Vigyan Ashram Explained

Vigyan Ashram
विज्ञान आश्रम
Location:Pabal, Shirur taluka, Pune district
Country:India
Established:1983[1]
Campus Type:Rural

Vigyan Ashram (Marathi: विज्ञान आश्रम) is a school for the study of ancient Indian philosophy belonging to the Indian Institute of Education (IIE), Pune,[2] established by S. S. Kalbag in 1983. It emulates the modern version of the old Gurukula system of 'simple living and high thinking'.Vigyan Ashram is situated on Shirur Road, Rajgurunagar, approximately from Pune.

In English, "Vigyan" means 'search of truth' and "Ashram" symbolizes 'simple living, an organization where all are considered equal'.

Educations

Fab Lab

Vigyan Ashram runs a fabrication laboratory to teach the use of various tools and produces locally-made gadgets.[3]

Diploma in Basic Rural Technology (DBRT)

Diploma in Basic Rural Technology is a one-year residential diploma course offered at Vigyan Ashram. This course is recognized by the National Institute of Open Schooling.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About us - Vigyan Ashram.
  2. Web site: Indian Institute of Education to kindle young minds through drone making and 3D printing workshops. 2018-04-07. Hindustan Times. en. 2020-03-26.
  3. Web site: Campus connect: Sneak peak into innovations from Pune's Vigyan Ashram. 2019-01-18. Hindustan Times. en. 2020-03-26.