This spiritually oriented service mission - the logical sequel to the national monument was established to embody Swami Vivekananda‘s message as a living memorial to the patriot saint. Today it has more than 500 branch centres all over the country and numerous service projects to disseminate the ideas of ‘Tyaga’ and ‘Seva’.

Amongst them are character-building education, culture-based service-oriented rural development programs, yoga to re-establish it as a socially relevant way of life and invigorating publications to further the cause of ‘Man making and Nation building’ ideals in print.

More commonly known as VK NARDEP, it is yet another integral project of Vivekananda Kendra. In a world beset with dwindling resources and rising consumption levels, it seeks to address the real issues and suggests refreshing alternatives. Endeavouring to promote indigenous traditional sciences and technologies, supplementing them with modern ones, it organises awareness camps, seminars, workshops and publications.

Working in harmony with other like-minded organisations and in technical collaboration with several scientific research institutes, it promotes technologies –simple, eco-friendly technologies which help the common people to practice conservation. The aim is to transform opportunities offered by time-tested methods into tangible benefits for the people.

Vision

To create a sustainable world by blending traditional wisdom with modern eco-friendly solutions, fostering self-reliance, and promoting harmony between people and nature.

Mission

To develop and implement sustainable solutions in construction, water management, agriculture, health, and energy while empowering communities through knowledge, innovation, and service.