IPS VIPNET

LIST OF THE CLUB MEMBERS WITH THEIR DETAILS

S.No.	Name	DOB	Class
1	Mudit Lal	2-12-2001	IX Science
2	Girish Kumar	9-2-2002	IX Science
3	Akash Agarwal	4-6-2002	IX Science
4	Harsh Bansal	7-3-2003	IX Science
5	Priyanshu Kumar	24-1-2004	VIII
6	Hritik Kumar	2-2-2003	VIII
7	Tanmay	2-2-2003	VIII
8	Raj Saurabh	17-10-2003	VIII
9	Preet Chikkara	9-9-2002	VIII
10	Anubhav Singh	27-6-2004	VIII
11	Himanshu Jaiswal	12-12-2004	VIII
12	Yanshit Fougath	17-8-2002	VIII
13	Harsh Kumar	17-8-2002	VIII
14	Keyur	14-2-2002	VIII
15	Abhishek Singh	20-7-2003	VIII
16	Sumit Kumar	7-3-2002	VIII
17	Sneh Singh	24-10-2003	VIII
18	Arthur	12-2-2004	VII
19	Raghav Garg	17-9-2004	VII
20	Aryan Jerrywal	23-3-2004	VII

VIPNET stands for VIgyan Prasar NETwork of science clubs. The VIPNET programme was initiated nationwide in the year 1998 to reach out and engage with science clubs and organizations working in the field of science; willing to coordinate with Vigyan Prasar for a concerted out come.

By December 2014 around 12449 clubs registered with VIPNET. Recently Vigyan Prasar started a process of re-registration to add further value to the dynamics of engagement with clubs already registered. 1031 clubs re-registered in this process and have validated the review. Vigyan Prasar will further rationalize this engagement to strengthen the outcomes of the network. You are welcome to join the efforts.

About VIPNET:

An active and fully functional science club working in any part of the country can be a part of VIPNET by simply registering with Vigyan Prasar.

There are a few guidelines to join the VIPNET: 

• The new and existing clubs will maintain their own identity and carry out programmes as per their convenience.
• No registration or affiliation fees are charged for enrolling with VIPNET.
• The image with VIPNET logo and the statement below must be mentioned in the Club’s activity back drop / signboard / literature they produce while conducting programmes, events, workshops etc.
• Only one club will be allowed to registered on one address & coordinator name.

Objectives of VIPNET are to:

• Work as local activity centres of Club with Vigyan Prasar.
• Disseminate information on science & technology (S&T).
• Reach out to fellow citizens especially in remote areas to popularize science.
• Stimulate spirit of curiosity, inquiry, innovation and creativity to supplement conventional education and foster scientific temper &
• Make science an enjoyable and interesting pursuit.

Why should a newly formed or existing Science Club seek affiliation with VIPNET?

A simple, yet pertinent reason is the opportunity to serve as part of a national network of science clubs. Clubs can overcome several physical and notional barriers of an isolated unit and partner an exciting national movement. The network will therefore help:

• Access communication materials provided by Vigyan Prasar free of cost or at attractive discounts (depending on availability).
• Exchange view and ideas, express opinions and gain insight (s) into a vast array of activities of other VIPNET clubs through the VIPNET newsletter.
• Participate in programmes including trainings and campaigns organised by Vigyan Prasar.
• Get together with other science clubs at the regional level to form cluster to organize such programmes as trainings, workshops, jathas, lecture-cum-demonstrations etc. for which Vigyan Prasar could provide assistance in the form of resource persons, course materials and kits, and other necessary inputs- in response to a proposal for specific activities &
• Get national exposure and recognition through the VP Web page on the Internet.

How to form a new science club and join VIPNET?

Any youth /adult with a group of children can discuss the formation of a science club with friends and people in the area he / she resides in. At least 10 members should join together to form a club. The proposed name of the club has to be provided in the VIPNET membership form. Affiliation would be conferred after completion of necessary procedures.

Guidelines for each registered club:

• VIPNET logo with club ID must be used in each activity.
• VIPNET logo and club ID must be clearly visible in the photographs of the programmes, events and workshops conducted by the club.
• Activity report must be submitted in the format provided on the website and/or placed in the brochure.
• Report can be submitted through emails, post, online or by hand. Report must be supplemented with photographs of the programme. Reports without photographs will not be considered as proper reports.
• Mere participation of a club member in any workshop, programme etc will not be considered as a part of report.
• I-cards provided will be valid for one year only.
• Vigyan Prasar reserves the right to change, update or cancel the facility provided to the clubs as demanded by circumstances.

Category of Clubs:

A system of categorization of clubs has been developed to encourage science activities in the club and keep their morale high. The highlights of the process are:

• Clubs will be divided into five categories.
• Categories will be represented by respective names.
• Based on the frequency of reports, clubs will be promoted or downgraded to various categories.
• Review meeting for status change will be performed in the last week of December each year.
• After the review, the retained or upgraded clubs will be eligible to get appropriate facilities.
• Demoted clubs will not get any facility for the year.

1. WHITE CLUB:

Each registered/re-registered club will be given a White Club membership. The proposed facilities for the white club are: 

• Affiliation Certificate.
• Subscription to VIPNET Newsletter & the monthly newsletter Dream 2047.

      

2. BRONZE CLUB:

A club that sends at least one report a year can be eligible for the Bronze Club status. The proposed facilities for the bronze club are: 

• A Pen embossed with VIPNET logo and club ID.
• Identity card for Coordinator of the Club.
• All activity kits of Vigyan Prasar (one copy each).

    

3. SILVER CLUB:

A club that sends half yearly reports is eligible for the Silver Club status. The proposed facilities for the silver club are: 

• All activity kits of Vigyan Prasar (one copy each).
• Digital Calculator embossed with VIPNET logo and club ID.
• Identity card for Coordinator of the Club.
• Set of 10 DVD’s or books.
• Eligible to participate in National Level workshop organised by Vigyan Prasar.

    

4. GOLD CLUB:

A club that sends quarterly reports is eligible for the Gold Club status. The proposed facilities for the gold Club are: 

• All activity kits of Vigyan Prasar (one copy each).
• Set of 10 DVD’s or books.
• Eligible to participate in National Level workshop organised by Vigyan Prasar.
• Pen drive (16 GB) embossed with VIPNET logo and Club ID.
• Identity card for Coordinator of the Club.
• 50 kits of any one specialization to conduct science activity.

    

5. PLATINUM CLUB:

A club that sends monthly reports is eligible for the Platinum Club status. The proposed facilities for the platinum club are: 

• All activity kits of Vigyan Prasar (one copy each).
• Set of 10 DVD’s or books.
• Eligible to participate in National Level workshop organised by Vigyan Prasar.
• 50 kits of any one specialization to conduct science activity.
• White board with duster and a set of 2 markers embossed with VIPNET logo and particular club ID.
• Identity card for coordinator of the club.
• Educational trip for 10 Club members and Coordinator to any educational institute in India.
• Eligible to get support from Vigyan Prasar for any State Level Workshop organised by the Club.
• Eligible to participate in extensive training programmes where educational equipments in the form of assets will be developed, e.g. telescope making, weather kit etc.