Vijnana Harate
Informal conversations between students and scientists, usually held in classrooms or small groups on campus.
The Academy Trust (tAcT)
The Academy Trust is a public charitable trust set up in 2014 by the Indian Academy of Sciences, which was founded in 1934 by Nobel laureate Sir C. V. Raman. It was created to make science education more tangible in schools, colleges, and in society at large.
tAcT works through three strands: science education outreach programmes such as Vijnana Harate, Aranya, Yuvati, Nataka and Ganitha Mela; internships that link students, academia, and industry; and an endowment Chair Professorship that brings leading scientists to classrooms and research centres.
What we do in schools, colleges, and communities
Our outreach programmes bring scientists and educators to classrooms, halls, and village centres in small, structured groups.
Vijnana Aranya
Outreach visits in rural, tribal, and remote areas, often in partnership with local schools and community organisations.
Vijnana Yuvati
Sessions that centre girls and young women in science, with space for questions about study, work, and everyday life.
Vijnana Nataka
Theatre and music used as tools for science communication, with students preparing and performing short pieces.
Ganitha Mela
Hands-on mathematics activities where students handle objects, puzzles, and simple experiments linked to school topics.
- You write to us with a short note about your institution, location, and the group of students you have in mind.
- We speak with you to understand your timetable, language of instruction, and possible dates.
- Together, we choose an outreach format that fits your students, staff availability, and space.
- We visit your campus or centre, run the sessions, and keep time for questions and discussion.
The Academy Trust was started in 2014 by the Indian Academy of Sciences, which was founded in 1934 by Sir C. V. Raman.
The Trust holds a corpus fund, maintains audited accounts, and keeps its registrations, including 80G and 12A, up to date so that support is handled with care.
If you are thinking about working with us
We hear from teachers, students, administrators, and donors, and we try to give clear and practical replies.
You can write to explore an outreach visit, to ask about fellowships and the Chair Professorship, or to discuss support for the corpus. We try to respond with clear next steps and realistic timelines.