Voluntary Institute for Community Applied Science - VICAS, India



VICAS is a non-profit voluntary organization established with a group of rural youths and social scientists in 1987. Vision of organization is to work towards scientific development of rational, non-exploitable society.


Our Vision-

"To work towards scientific development of rational, non-exploitable society"


The main objectives are to develop scientific attitude in community/common population, Mass action for national regeneration, Integration of education and development, Establishing equality in society for national integration. Strategy and Interventions are need based resource mapping planning and implementation, Mutual participation with the stakeholders, Undertake research followed by feasibility test for implementation and expansion, to develop specifically designed curriculum and conduct technical training for skill building through holistic approach, Create a consortium of various stakeholders to address specific problems and ensure awareness through mutual cooperation and support to promote innovation and demonstration through community participation, to create an effective model for replication.




Visit us on our website:

www.vicasindia.com

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Projects Implemented by us so far


2008-2009

  • Model Rocketry Workshop - 3 days workshop in 4 districts of Uttar Pradesh i.e. Allahabad, Mirzapur, Pratpgarh & Lucknow
    In International Astronomy Year 2009 with the support of RVPSP, DST, Govt. of India conducted in 10 Districts of Uttar Pradesh
  • Science Behind Miracle and its Explanation - Regional Training workshop for teachers and NGO/Grassroot workers from 01-05 Feb 2009 in Allahabad
    Supported and Catalysed by RVPSP, DST, Govt. of India
  • Vigyaan Manthan Yatra- 965 selected participants divided in four groups and send to Delhi, Ahemdabad, Hyderabad and Lucknow
    Under Utkrishta Abhiyaan, Madhya Pradesh-CST organized a Manthan Yatra
  • Science for healthy Mother and Child project- In Chaka Block, Allahabad
    Supported and Catalysed by RVPSP, DST, Govt. of India
  • Regional training on Science communication through puppetry and folk art - 5 day workshop organized in Lucknow & Allahabad
    Supported and Catalysed by RVPSP, DST, Govt. of India
  • Aao Vigyan Kar ke Seekhein -Science Exhibition-Ganga Tigri Mela, J.P.Nagar from 08-13 Nov 2008
    Supported and Catalysed by RVPSP, DST, Govt. of India
  • Aao Vigyan Kar ke Seekhein - Science Exhibition- Magh Mela, Allahabad from 13 Jan to 10 Feb 2009
    Supported and Catalysed by RVPSP, DST, Govt. of India
  • Aao Vigyan Kar ke Seekhein - Science Exhibition - Nauchandi Mela, Meerut from 10-30 April 2008
    Supported and Catalysed by RVPSP, DST, Govt. of India
  • School, Nodal, District and State level NCSC organized in Uttar Pradesh
    Supported and Catalysed by RVPSP, DST, Govt. of India & CST-UP

2009-2010

  • Model Rocketry Workshop- 3 days workshop in Moradabad & Meerut districts of Uttar Pradesh
    In International Astronomy Year 2009 with the support of RVPSP, DST, Govt. of India conducted in 10 Districts of Uttar Pradesh
  • Mirco-organism State level Training Workshop - in Bulandshaher & Allahabad districts of Uttar Pradesh
    Supported and Catalysed by RVPSP, DST, Govt. of India
  • Total Solar Eclipse and Astro Festival - Celebrated from 21-22 July 2009 at Barokhar hill of South East of Allahabad. The Children and teachers from 20 Disticts of Uttar Pradesh participated.
    Supported and Catalysed by RVPSP, DST, Govt. of India
  • Aao Vigyan Kar ke Seekhein-Science Exhibition-Ganga Tigri Mela, J.P.Nagar from 29-31 Oct & 01-03 Nov 2008
    Supported and Catalysed by RVPSP, DST, Govt. of India
  • Aao Vigyan Kar ke Seekhein - Science Exhibition- Magh Mela, Allahabad from 10-30 Jan 2009
    Supported and Catalysed by RVPSP, DST, Govt. of India
  • Regional Training Workshop on "Science Communication Through Puppetry" - 5 day workshop held at Allahabad & Lucknow District
    Supported and Catalysed by RVPSP, DST, Govt. of India
  • Aao Vigyan Kar ke Seekhein - Science Exhibition - Nauchandi Mela, Meerut from 25 April - 15 May 2009
    Supported and Catalysed by RVPSP, DST, Govt. of India
  • School, Nodal, District and State level NCSC organized in Uttar Pradesh
    Supported and Catalysed by RVPSP, DST, Govt. of India & Aryabhatt College of Engineering and Technology, Baghpat
  • Grameen Jagriti State level Programme - 5 day workshop held at Allahabad District from 08-12 Jan 2010
    Supported and Catalysed by RVPSP, DST, Govt. of India and in collabration with AAI-DU, Alld.

2010-2011

  • Grameen Jagriti State level Programme - 5 day workshop held at Allahabad District from 19-23 April 2010
    Supported and Catalysed by RVPSP, DST, Govt. of India and in collabration with AAI-DU, Alld.
  • Science Behind Miracle and its Explanation - Regional Training workshop for teachers and NGO/Grassroot workers in Lucknow, Allahabad and Baghpat
    Supported and Catalysed by RVPSP, DST, Govt. of India
  • Regional Training workshop for teachers and coordinators on "NCSC new theme" in 6 regions.
    Supported and Catalysed by RVPSP, DST, Govt. of India