देवभूमि विज्ञान समिति - विभा उत्तराखण्ड इकाई

Devbhumi Vigyan Samiti is the state unit of Vijnana Bharti in the hilly state of Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north; the Sudurpashchim Province of Nepal to the east; the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh to the south and Himachal Pradesh to the west and north-west. It is often referred to as the "Devbhumi" (lit. 'Land of the Gods') due to its religious significance and numerous Hindu temples and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state. Uttarakhand is known for the natural environment of the Himalayas, the Bhabar and the Terai regions. The state has critical challenges due to its mountain topography ranging from developmental issues, environment challanges to risk of natural hazard.Considering the nature of the challenges which are so unique, only rapid strides in the sector of science and technology, in resonance with India’s heritage can meet those challenges. In the modern definition of development in todays world, a science movement with swadeshi spirit has a greater role to play. Devbhumi Vigyan Samiti is working under the banner of Vijnana Bharti empowering Swadeshi Science Movement . Started in Indian Institite of Science- (Bengaluru) by a few eminent scientists under the guidance of Prof. K I Vasu, Swadeshi Science movement gradually gained momentum and emerged as an organization with national presence. In 1991(Oct 20-21) at the Nagpur meet, it was decided, to launch the Swadeshi Science Movement at all India Level and named it as Vijnana Bharati.