Vijnana Bharati or VIBHA, previously known as ‘Swadeshi Science
Movement’ is a non-profit organisation, working for science popularization
& implementation of modern technology & ancient sciences in India. It
was founded by the eminent scientists of Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
led by Prof. K.I. Vasu.
Vigyan Prasar, an autonomous organisation of the Department of
Science and Technology, Government of India, was set up in 1989 to take on
large-scale science and technology popularisation programmes. Vigyan Prasar’s
mandate is to promote and propagate - as widely as possible - a scientific and
rational outlook in society. Its broad objectives include undertaking,
promoting and co-ordinating science popularization programmes and inculcation
of scientific temper among the people. It’s also responsible for the
development of software for various media - audio, visual, audio-visual &
print and different modes of communication to enable the masses to understand,
appreciate and comprehend scientific principles and practices.
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