Vigyan Kendra

Vigyan Kendra is located in the 700105 area of Kolkata. We operate out of a modest building that fits right in with the surrounding neighborhood. It’s a simple place without any of the fancy decorations you might see in newer parts of the city. Inside, we have a few rooms where we keep our equipment and books. The atmosphere is generally quiet, though we do get busy during certain times of the day when people stop by. We have a couple of long tables and some chairs that have been around for quite a few years. The lighting isn't the brightest, but it works for what we need to do. Our daily routine involves a lot of organizing and making sure everything is in its right place. The pin code 700105 covers a fair bit of ground, but we are easy enough to find if you are familiar with the local streets. We don't have a large team, just a few of us who look after the day-to-day operations. Sometimes the roof leaks a little during the heavy monsoon rains, so we have to move things around to keep them dry. It’s just the kind of thing you deal with in an older building. We aren't trying to be anything big or corporate. It is just a local center where we do our work and interact with the community. Everything here is very practical and down-to-earth, reflecting the way we like to run things. It’s just a normal spot.