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Vidya Bharati unveils vision 2047: 5-point transformation plan to reshape education
Annual press conference held at the Constitution Club of India
NEW DELHI: With an eye on India's centenary of independence, Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Sansthan on Friday unveiled its ambitious Vision 2047 — a five-point roadmap aimed at transforming Indian education through cultural rootedness, social equity, environmental stewardship, and self-reliance.
At its annual press conference held at the Constitution Club of India, the organisation outlined its '
Panch Parivartan
' (five transformations) strategy that will guide Vidya Bharati's expansion and reforms in the decades ahead.
'Our vision is not just academic excellence, but nation-building — a Bharat that is self-reliant, value-driven and socially harmonious,' said Deshraj Sharma, General Secretary of Vidya Bharati.
5 pillars of transformation
Samajik Samrasata
– Social integration through inclusive education across castes, communities, and geographies.
Kutumb Prabodhan
– Strengthening families via cultural and value-based learning, including Matri-Pitri Pujan and family rituals.
Paryavaran Sanrakshan
– Environmental commitment with over 5.2 lakh saplings, 3,400 green campuses, and water conservation in 1,800+ schools.
Swa (Self-Identity & Self-Reliance)
– Youth empowerment through skill development, rooted identity, and expansion of ITIs and vocational hubs even in Kargil and Kiphire.
Nari Samman
– Education and dignity for girls; reaching 14.4 lakh girl students through leadership training, counselling, and self-defence programs.
With over 12,000 schools in 684 districts, Vidya Bharati is one of India's largest educational networks. It runs 8,000 non-formal centres, and reaches 35.33 lakh students with the help of 1.53 lakh teachers.
At the heart of the model lies the blend of modern learning — like AI, robotics, and coding via 507 Atal Tinkering Labs — and Bharatiya Darshan, including yoga, Sanskrit, and moral education.
'We're shaping students to be both globally competitive and culturally grounded,' Sharma said.
