Description: | In a world dominated by greed and competition, speed and restlessness, pollution and ecological destruction, war and violence, Bija Vidyapeeth offers a unique opportunity to explore and practice the art and science of sustainability. Bija Vidyapeeth offers a unique insight into the tenets of sustainability and deep democracy through interactions with the foremost intellectuals and sustainable communities of our times.
Based on the principles of sustainability and diversity, the campus is located on Navdanya’s organic farm in Doon Valley. Nestled in the foothills between the Himalayas and Shivalik mountains, it offers an ambience that reinvigorates our vital link with nature and promotes contemplation, enquiry and dynamic action.
Bija Vidyapeeth gives you the opportunity to learn from and dialog with Satish Kumar, editor Resurgence, Vandana Shiva - author of Staying Alive, Monoculture of the Mind, Stolen Harvest and Water Wars, Edward Goldsmith - founder editor Ecologist, Mohd. Idris - founder Third World Network and Consumer Association of Penang, Sulakh Sivaraksha - Buddhist ecologist, Fukuoka - author of One Straw Revolution, Fritzoj Capra, physicist and author of Tao of Physics and Weh of Life, Jeremy Rifkin - author of Entropy, Biosphere Politics, End of Work; Wolfgang Sachs - editor of Development Dictionary and Global Ecology, Brian Goodwin - leading theoretical biologist of Schumacher College, author of Why the Leopard Changed Its Spots, Siddharaj Dadda, Anupam Mishra, Rajiv Vora - leading Gandhians.
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Address: | Delhi Contacts
Coordinator, Bija Vidyapeeth
A-60 Hauz Khas, New Delhi -110016 INDIA
How to Find Us
The following directions will indicate the location of our Bija Vidyapeeth Campus located on Navdanya's organic seed farm, approximately 21 km from Dehradun. Dehradun is a well known city around 250 km Northeast of Delhi in the state of Uttaranchal.
From the Dehradun Railway Station, head South through the village of Majra travelling approximately 5.5 km until you reach the Old Shimla Road. The turnoff for the Old Shimla Road is not very well marked, but it is very close to Hilton School, and the distance given is very precise. Once you turn onto Old Shimla Road, continu for 16.5 km through a series of small villages. The village closest to the campus is Ram Garth, and once you reach the point 16.5 km along the road, you will see a sign for Navdanya "Bija Vidyapeeth".
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