From The Founder's Desk
Prof. Satishchandra Ogale
The last century has witnessed an unprecedented progress of science, and concurrently an extremely rapid progress of technology like never before. It is not at all surprising therefore that today’s times are called the “Age of Science”. Our everyday lives are totally engulfed by the advances in the scientific and technological sectors and the pace of these developments is also accelerating with time non-linearly.
Vigyandeep Science Foundation proposes to engage with youngsters as well as teachers in various ways such as arranging topical talks, seminars, science fairs, science demonstrations, discussion meetings, video interviews with experts, poster and oral presentations, essay and lecture competitions, developing science communication. Our goal will also be to tap exceptional talent through such multiple avenues of interaction, and to offer such talented youngsters all the necessary help and assistance to excel in their careers so as to create future Indian leaders in the field of science and technology. While it would rather easy to connect to youngsters in the urban sector, significantly more efforts will be needed to connect to and tap talent in the rural areas. We propose to connect with several experts in Indian Academia and Industries as well as Indian Diaspora who are keen to help young Indians grow in their careers and request their valuable help in these endeavors. Vigyandeep also proposes to eventually undertake Data Sciences and Analytics of the percolation of new education initiatives, curricula, parallel learning programs in science education and outreach into the Indian education system and its impact on social uplifting.
While the knowledge generated through the pursuit of science is always a pure celebration of human mind and intellect, its impact on society can either be positive or negative depending on how the knowledge is applied in practice. It is this aspect that requires the awareness about the developments in science to be spread amongst the different elements of society, especially the youngsters. In particular, the sectors of energy, environment and health are deeply impacted by science and an irresponsible planning of these sectors over the past several decades internationally, has raised serious concerns about the very sustainability of life on earth and the world we know and call our home. Vigyandeep Science Foundation is launched as a Section 8 not-for- profit company (NGO) with an express purpose of taking the developments of modern science to “Young India” as well as other elements of society, and thereby facilitate the process of building a sustainable Society through collective understanding and efforts. Vigyandeep evolved through our team’s initial efforts through a start-up named S & T Digital through which a number of online engagements were envisioned and implemented.


Our Motivation
Vigyandeep Science Foundation proposes to engage with youngsters as well as teachers in various ways such as arranging topical talks, seminars, science fairs, science demonstrations, discussion meetings, video interviews with experts, poster and oral presentations, essay and lecture competitions, developing science communication. Our goal will also be to tap exceptional talent through such multiple avenues of interaction, and to offer such talented youngsters all the necessary help and assistance to excel in their careers so as to create future Indian leaders in the field of science and technology. While it would rather easy to connect to youngsters in the urban sector, significantly more efforts will be needed to connect to and tap talent in the rural areas. We propose to connect with several experts in Indian Academia and Industries as well as Indian Diaspora who are keen to help young Indians grow in their careers and request their valuable help in these endeavors. Vigyandeep also proposes to eventually undertake Data Sciences and Analytics of the percolation of new education initiatives, curricula, parallel learning programs in science education and outreach into the Indian education system and its impact on social uplifting.
Board Of Directors

Dr. Satish Ogale
Founder & Program Director

Shweta Chaugule
Chief Executive Officer

Deepti Ogale Rane
Program Manager
Honorary Associates
Consultants & Contributors to Program, Policy and Planning

Dr. Sarika Kelkar
INDIA

Dr. Abhik Banerjee
INDIA

Dr. Meenal Deo
INDIA

Dr. Sarika Kelkar
INDIA

Dr. Onkar Game
INDIA

Dr. Wahid Malik
INDIA

Dr. Sarika Kelkar
INTERNATIONAL

Dr. Shruti Agarkar
INTERNATIONAL

Dr. Dhanya Puthusseri
INTERNATIONAL

Dr. Rohan Gokhale
INTERNATIONAL

Dr. Ishita Agarwal
INTERNATIONAL

Mr. Abhijit Biswas
INTERNATIONAL
