Who We Are
Our History
Vigyan Parishad Panchnad is the Punjab state chapter of Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA), a pan-Indian science movement with a "Swadeshi spirit". Its primary aim is to promote ancient and modern Indian science and cultivate a scientific temperament among students and the public.
Association with Vijnana Bharati
- As a state-level scientific society, Vigyan Parishad Panchnad operates under the umbrella of Vijnana Bharati.
- Vijnana Bharati's broader vision is to create a dynamic science movement that synthesizes traditional and modern sciences.
- The organization's mission is to work for national reconstruction by promoting Indian scientific heritage and fostering a scientific fervor rooted in "Swadeshi" (self-sufficiency).
Key activities
To achieve its goals, Vigyan Parishad Panchnad organizes and participates in a variety of science-promotion activities:
- Celebrations and tributes: The organization observes the anniversaries of prominent scientists, such as Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose and Sir C.V. Raman, to inspire students.
- Competitions: It holds events like science congresses and essay/article writing competitions for students at the school, college, and university levels.
- Awareness programs: It runs programs to create awareness about topics such as the scientific contributions of Indian scientists and important environmental issues.
- Seminars and workshops: It hosts workshops and online seminars, often on National Science Day, to engage students and associates in scientific discussions.
- Awards: In collaboration with educational institutions, it honors deserving students for their achievements.