Vigyan Ashram
Vigyan Ashram () is a learning center for the contemplation and study of ancient Indian philosophy belonging to the Indian Institute of Education (IIE) Pune, established by Dr. S. S. Kalbag in 1983. It's a modern version of the old Gurukula system of 'simple living and high thinking'. Vigyan Ashram is located in the village Pabal, approx. from Pune. It is situated on Shirur Road, Rajgurunagar. The population of Pabal is around 10,000. There are several small hamlets attached to Pabal, which make Pabal the central marketplace for the region. Pabal is drought-prone and truly representative of a template Indian village. The idea of establishing Vigyan Ashram at Pabal was to design a blueprint template of the highest principles presented systematically and logically to modern intellects so that everyone can be equipped with knowledge of life and living. Meaning that whatever the participants practice and do at the Ashram can be replicated in any part of the country. In English “Vigyan” means ‘Search of Truth’ and “Ashram” symbolizes ‘Simple living and high thinking for us, an organization where all are equal, a modern version of the old Gurukul system’. Technology Development and Education

Fab Lab 
Vigyan Ashram runs a fabrication laboratory to teach the use of various tools, and machines and produces locally made technological gadgets. DBRT (Diploma in Basic Rural Technology)
DBRT is a one-year residential diploma course offered at Vigyan Ashram. This course is recognized by the National Institute of Open Schooling and is useful for students interested in learning by hand. It is a multi-skill program in which training is given in the areas of:
Engineering - fabrication & Construction, basic Carpentry, engineering drawing & costing. Energy & Environment - electrical, Motor rewinding, survey techniques, solar , Biogas, etc. Home and Health - sewing, Food processing, and rural lab. Agriculture and Animal Husbandry playhouse, Poultry Farming , Goat farming, dairy nursery techniques. External Support 
Many Government, private organizations and individual donors support the program. Trustees of the Indian Institute of Education manage Vigyan Ashram. Gallery

