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.

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.