Evidence before opinion
Everything we publish is sourced, checked and open to correction. Curiosity is welcome; misinformation is not.
Who we are
About the Vaigyanik Ji Foundation
A science communication initiative preserving India's scientific heritage and building a mentorship network that outlasts any one cohort.
About VJF
The Vaigyanik Ji Foundation is a science communication initiative founded by Mohanish Borana in 2023, focused on science and technology, science education, Indian science, and bridging the gap between science and traditional knowledge. It aims to preserve and promote India's scientific, cultural, and natural heritage and foster scientific thinking in young minds by providing accessible information and resources.
The Foundation works to make scientific concepts understandable and relevant to everyday life through research-based content, storytelling, multimedia outreach, and interactive learning experiences. It highlights India's rich scientific legacy — from ancient discoveries to modern innovations — while encouraging curiosity, innovation, and fact-based thinking among students, educators, and lifelong learners.
By building bridges between traditional knowledge systems and contemporary science, Vaigyanik Ji Foundation seeks to correct misinformation, encourage critical thinking, and inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators. Its growing platform serves as a collaborative space for science enthusiasts, experts, and institutions to share knowledge, explore ideas, and contribute to a scientifically aware and culturally connected society.
“Mentorship leads to innovation, and innovation leads to national pride. Every conversation between a student and an alumnus is a small act of nation-building.”
- Alumni on the platform
- 4,800+Alumni on the platformAcross 34 countries
- Mentorship hours logged
- 1,260Mentorship hours loggedIn the last 12 months
- Events and workshops
- 180+Events and workshopsSince 2023
- Raised for scholarships
- ₹68 LRaised for scholarshipsFrom 900+ donors
What we hold to
Four things we will not trade away
These are the commitments we are willing to be held to publicly.
Access as a default
No paywalls between a student and the guidance they need. Mentorship on this platform is free to request.
Heritage with rigour
India's scientific legacy deserves serious scholarship — celebrated honestly, examined critically.
Reciprocity
Every member who receives guidance is invited to give it back. The network only compounds if the loop closes.
Timeline
How we got here
- 2023
Foundation established
Registered in Chittorgarh with a founding cohort of 40 alumni volunteers.
- 2024
Achievers Dialogues
Partnered with the British Council on India–UK educational and cultural exchange.
- 2025
Community platform launch
Directory, mentorship matching and chapter groups opened to all alumni.
- 2026
Scholarship corpus
Crossed ₹68 lakh raised, funding 74 students across 12 institutions.
Questions
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- Phone
- +91 94140 00000
- Office hours
- Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST
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