Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre
Promotes and encourages scientific thinking and innovative formal and non-formal teaching methods for fundamentals of science education
- Bronze Certified 2023
- FCRA
- 80G
- 12A
About
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Headquarters
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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Since
1991
Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre (VASCSC), established in 1966 by Dr. Vikram A Sarabhai, is a pioneering institution dedicated to fostering Read morescientific thinking and innovative science education among students, teachers, and the public.
Action
VASCSC conducts various programs including hands-on science activities, teacher training workshops, and outreach initiatives to promote STEM education and scientific inquiry.
Cause Area
Impact
The centre has reached thousands of students and teachers across India, nurturing scientific temper and critical thinking skills through its innovative educational approaches and resources.
Vision & Mission
VASCSC aims to nurture young minds and direct them towards scientific thinking with methods and techniques that make the process of inquiry and learning an enjoyable and lasting experience.
Programs
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Teachers Training Programme
To increase teachers' capability, VASCSC offers to organize training workshops on "Hands-on approaches in Science & Mathematics Education" for educators. It seeks to provide educators with the know-how necessary to employ learner-centered, creative techniques to teach science and mathematics more successfully.
Our 'STEM Teachers Training Programme' is also available to teachers, per the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 requirements.
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Science Activity Centre
VASCSC offers resources and Teaching Learning Materials (TLM) for establishing a Science Activity Center. The Science Activity Centers would be furnished with a variety of tools and resources, including teaching aids, interactive exhibits of various sizes, equipment, kits for conducting experiments and demonstrations, and much more.
Six additional science centers have been established in India thanks in part to the efforts of VASCSC:
The Center for Science Education, NEHU, Shillong;
The Discovery Science Center, Kohima;
The Baroda Community Science Center, Vadodara;
The Science Center, Dhrol;
The Prayog Community Science Center, Rajkot (now the Shri O.V. Sheth Community Science Center).
Impact Metrics
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Impacted Students Including Underprivileged Ones
Year-wise Metrics- 2017-18 35000
- 2018-19 33000
- 2019-20 23000
- 2020-21 16000
- 2021-22 18000
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Reached Out to Students Through the Mobile Science Lab
Year-wise Metrics- 2018-19 33673
- 2019-20 33673
- 2020-21 16165
- 2021-22 66810
Milestones & Track Record
VASCSC has received several recognitions, including the Mahatma Award 2023 for Social Good and Impact, being a finalist for the HCL Grant 2020, and winning The Times of India Social Impact Award 2011 in the Education-NGO category.
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
100+
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATV7437J
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Registration ID
GUJ/2425/AHMEDABAD
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VO ID / Darpan ID
GJ/2009/0002389
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12A
AAATV7437JE20214
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80G
AAATV7437JF2021401
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FCRA
041910288
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
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Headquarters
Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre opposite Gujarat University Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Society